Springfield puts 120-day freeze on data centers as officials weigh power, water, and noise impacts

Springfield, Missouri, is putting the brakes on large new data centers, at least for now.

Before major development moves ahead, Springfield leaders want more answers about large data centers.

They approved a 120-day pause so officials can study possible effects on nearby neighborhoods, electric service, water and wastewater systems, noise, and air.

What happened?

In a move that KY3 described as a 120-day administrative delay, the Springfield City Council temporarily halted potential data center development…

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