Request for Reconsideration and Further Review – Beacon AI Centers Heartland Project

I am a nearby landowner in Sturgeon County and am submitting my objection to the March 9, 2026 decision that no further federal impact assessment is required for the Beacon AI Centers Heartland Project.

I am concerned that the long-term cumulative impacts of this project have not been adequately assessed before reaching an early decision. Large-scale AI data centres can place significant demands on electrical infrastructure, water resources, rural land use, and surrounding communities.

My concerns include:

• Increased strain on Alberta’s power grid and infrastructure
• Potential impacts on regional water resources
• Industrial expansion into agricultural and rural areas
• Noise, lighting, traffic, and quality-of-life impacts
• Lack of transparency regarding future expansion plans
• Insufficient consultation with nearby residents and landowners

While existing regulatory frameworks are referenced in the decision, I do not believe this alone replaces the need for a more transparent and comprehensive review process for a project of this scale.

I respectfully request reconsideration of the early decision and additional opportunities for public consultation and cumulative-impact review before the project proceeds further.