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Central Pa. township approves conditional use for proposed data center
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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Gregg Township in central Pennsylvania has approved a conditional use permit for a data center by PNK 2, with 31 specific conditions including noise control, emergency response planning, and environmental safeguards. This approval comes alongside ongoing community concerns and a pending zoning ordinance amendment process which will formally regulate data center locations in the township.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You must factor in tight local controls and new zoning amendments when planning data center projects in rural Pennsylvania. The conditions and community resistance show that early engagement and compliance planning are urgent to avoid costly delays or opposition.
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