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Cary Town Council unanimously approves 18-month moratorium on data centers
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Cary Town Council has approved an 18-month moratorium on new data center developments to study their impact on land use, infrastructure, and community concerns. The town will use this time to create an ordinance regulating future data center projects.
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Local data center founders face a temporary halt on new projects in Cary, forcing a pivot to influencing ordinance design or exploring markets without moratoriums nearby. This pause clears a runway for those who can navigate complex local rules before competitors return.
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