A massive data center planned for CC County is drawing growing backlash from residents who say the project is too large, too industrial, and too lightly understood by the community.
The AVAIO Perseus Data Center is planned for the former Delta View Golf Course property along West Leland Road, as part of the larger Pittsburg Technology Park. The site sits near the Contra Costa Canal, in an area that city leaders have long eyed for new economic development.
But for many locals, the idea of replacing a former golf course with a large AI-era data center has become a flashpoint.
The project has already received approvals from the city and state for its first phase, according to the City of Pittsburg. Still, public anger has surged in recent weeks, with residents raising concerns about power demand, water use, noise, backup generators, traffic, transparency, and whether the facility will meaningfully benefit the people who live nearby…