Massive Saline data center project receives backlash, mixed responses

The Brief

  • The Saline data center project has evoked divided responses from everyone including politicians and residents.
  • “The Barn” is a $16B digital data center campus with construction by Related Digital.
  • Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) called it disgusting and questioned why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would support it.

SALINE TWP., Mich. (FOX 2) Days after a celebratory groundbreaking event at a data center in Saline Township, not everyone is sharing the optimism.

The backstory:

US Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) blasted Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her support of the hyperscale project.

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