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  • A data center on a primarily industrially-zoned site. The project is subject to all relevant local, state, and federal requirements.

    Rowan is also proposing a significant Community Benefits Agreement.

    The alternative use of this site is an industrial warehouse, which would produce less tax revenue, more truck traffic, and more noise than a data center.

  • Rowan is proposing tens of millions of dollars in community benefits – but we are relying on the community to identify projects and initiatives it should be directed toward, where it will have the most impact for local families.

    Listening sessions for the CBA will begin soon.

  • Sound limits are measured at the property line, not at the building, and verified by independent acoustical studies. Local authorities can enforce them.

    Rowan will reduce noise through site layout, low-noise equipment, generator silencers and enclosures, barriers and berms, and daytime generator testing.

  • The project would be required to use a fully closed-loop cooling system, filled once and recirculated for years. The typical one-time fill is about 1.5 million gallons over roughly 15 years, comparable to the use of two single-family homes over the same period.

    Day-to-day water use is limited to employee facilities like sinks and restrooms, and any water use is subject to state permitting.

  • No. The developer is responsible for paying for the grid connection and any required infrastructure upgrades. State utility regulators review these arrangements to protect existing customers, and Pennsylvania's GRID standards set expectations for protecting ratepayers and grid reliability.

    Rowan has also signed the President’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge to ensure no costs are passed to residents.

  • Data centers are typically built in 12 to 18 months. Construction must follow timelines and traffic and safety plans approved by local authorities, with ongoing coordination with township officials. The township can require adjustments if neighbors are affected. Once the facility is operating, it doesn't generate significant traffic or sound.

  • Projects like this can bring 500+ construction jobs, with more than 60 full time positions once the facility is operational. It will also require new full-time jobs in the surrounding community for support services, maintenance, and other work.

  • Over 20 years, Rowan would be responsible for nearly $518M in new revenue that would be collected by Watts Township, Perry County, Susquenita School District, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

  • Exterior lighting would be shielded, directed downward, and designed to reduce unnecessary light beyond the property. Setbacks, landscaping, and operational controls would provide additional protection for nearby properties.