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This huge AI data center wants to get bigger — and hundreds just packed a N.J. hearing to fight it
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Fusion42 · 7 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
New Jersey's largest AI data center, DataOne in Vineland, seeks approval for a major expansion that would increase its footprint to 2.6 million square feet and its power draw to 300 megawatts, raising concerns among local residents about noise, water use, and infrastructure impact.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 1 source has reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026.
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Local opposition and infrastructure demands are pressing you to reassess your site strategy for large-scale AI data centres. You must engage community and local authorities now to avoid costly delays and negotiate footprint and utility use.
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1 source · first reported 7 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Aug 2026
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