Microsoft scraps plans for Caledonia data center site, working to find an alternate location
Microsoft cites ‘community feedback’ in its decision, as data center projects across Wisconsin receive increased local scrutiny
Microsoft will not move forward with a data center development in a Racine County community and will look to find a new site for the project.
The company announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, citing “community feedback.”
Many residents of the village of Caledonia were strongly opposed to Microsoft’s plans to build on more than 240 acres in a rural area of the community. About 40 people spoke out against the project during more than two hours of public comment at a Village of Caledonia Plan commission meeting last month.
The statement from Microsoft read,
Based on the community feedback we heard, we have chosen not to move forward with this site,
“We remain committed to investing in Southeast Wisconsin and look forward to working with the Village of Caledonia and Racine County leaders to identify a site that aligns with community priorities and our long-term development goals.”
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