Residents across the Strait area will soon have an opportunity to speak directly with the team behind a proposed $10-billion Point Tupper data centre.
EverWind is holding two community open houses next week, giving you a chance to learn more about the project and have your say following the proposal announced October 16th.
A two-phased project is planned that will see 420 megawatts of power being used, as well as up to 500,000 litres a water a day from Landrie Lake at full buildout.
The company says the sessions are designed to allow people to meet the project team, review information and raise issues that matter to them.
The proposed data centre has generated significant public discussion since it was announced, and has become a hot-button topic, particularly around potential demands on electricity and water, environmental impacts and what the project could mean economically for the area.
Public protests are scheduled throughout the province on November 7, and an online petition currently has over 23,000 signatures.
In June, Premier Tim Houston said the province was not actively pursuing data centres, and in September softened his stance to say the province was open to discussions.
There are two opportunities to attend.
The first takes place Tuesday, November 3rd, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Society Hall, 3276 NS-320 in D’Escousse.
The second is Wednesday, November 4th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Riverdale Community Centre, 106 Vince McCarthy Drive in Richmond, Subdivision A.
- Doors open at 5:00PM
- Project overview update presentation at 5:45PM
- Poster-board viewing and conversations with the project team from 6:30-8:00PM
EverWind says questions and community knowledge will help inform its planning and ongoing engagement.
Everyone is welcome to attend either session.
