Coverage dated October 16, 2026

Plymouth Township data center plan draws neighbor concerns over noise, emissions

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Plymouth Township residents gathered Monday for a zoning board hearing about a proposed two million square foot data center at the former steel plant site on Conshohocken Road. The developer needs a special exception because current township code does not permit data centers outright.

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6ABC Philadelphia
Plymouth Township data center proposal sparks contentious zoning hearing (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Oct 16, 2026
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During the hearing, O'Neill and his attorneys testified about projected noise and lighting impacts, water and power usage, and the project's potential jobs and tax revenue.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Plymouth Township data center plan draws neighbor concerns over noise, emissions (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Oct 16, 2026
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Plymouth Township residents gathered Monday for a zoning board hearing about a proposed two million square foot data center at the former steel plant site on Conshohocken Road. The developer needs a special exception because current township code does not permit data centers outright.