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Woodbury Approves Data Center Moratorium After Questions About Water, Power
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Woodbury City Council approved a moratorium on new data centers and expansions to study impacts on water use, electricity demand, noise, and zoning for up to a year. The moratorium blocks new permits and zoning changes for data centers and large water or sewer users, affecting future development and potentially new regulations.
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Woodbury has paused all new data center builds and expansions, giving you a chance to define your project’s water and power demand upfront. The moratorium opens a rare window to influence local rules before competition returns.
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