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We Are Oldham County is dedicated to blocking Project Lincoln. We are committed to preserving and enhancing our county, protecting our land, our environment, and your financial investment now and for future generations.
What is Project Lincoln
Project Lincoln is a $6 Billion hyperscale data center. As depicted, the center is comprised of 8 storage buildings, roughly 5 acres under roof and 75 feet tall as well as smaller outbuildings. The buildings will house computer equipment and have an average life span of 15-20 years. The facility will also require backup power and cooling ponds.
The proposed site, a 267 acre farm is surrounded by larger farms, 5 - 10 acre residential / farm properties and small residential properties. The site is located off KY-53 a two lane country highway and less than one mile from scenic highway 42.
As the zoning map indicates, the proposed site is located on land currently zoned AG1: Agricultural / Residential (Pink) and CO1: Conservation / Residential (Green). All of the surrounding area is Agricultural, Conservation and Residential. Additionally, several tributaries including Harrods Creek and Ash Run Creek run through the property.
Project Lincoln will require:
Modification of KY-53.
Upgrade and expansion of water / sewage facilities and infrastructure.
Expansion of our current electrical facilities and infrastructure.This facility will utilize enough electricity to power 400,000-600,000 homes. It is a 600 Megawatt hyperscale facility.
Concerns
The site for Project Lincoln should be a concern for all residents of Oldham County. The selected site is currently zoned Agricultural, Residential and Conservation. The general concerns with hyperscale data centers listed below are exacerbated by the selected location including:
Proximity to neighboring residences
Scale of project relative to land acreage
Portions of the complex built directly on floodplain
Multiple tributaries running through the property
Infrastructure modifications required
Environmental / Lifestyle
Data centers make a huge impact on the environment & quality of life.
Noise Pollution 24/7
Light Pollution 24/7
Air Pollution from generators
Ground water / tributary pollution
Disrupted / compromised utility service
Animal welfare compromised
Health
Air Pollution from diesel generators causes / exacerbates respiratory issues.
Data center noise pollution contributes to sleep disturbances, migraines, and heart disease.
Light pollution, heavy metal exposure and EMF exposure at data center levels may be associated with chronic disease and some cancers.
Financial
Counties hosting data centers commonly report increased utility rates and decreased property values.
Many homeowners are required to invest in pollution mitigation equipment including air filtration, water filtration and light/noise dampening.
While Oldham County Officials promoting Project Lincoln have sited the following benefits.
The addition of 80 - 150 long term jobs
Provide significant tax revenue to schools, emergency services and the general fund
The project will enhance the existing water system to improve service reliability, increase pressure for the surrounding community and strengthen local firefighting capabilities.
They have not provided any tangible dollars to these benefits, nor have they detailed what costs will be incurred by the county. Keep in mind the proposed site is held by a private owner and not the county.
Call to Action
E-mail ALL Magistrates
Subject: Strongly Oppose Data Center In Residential / Agricultural Area. Then simply state your opposition. Sweet and simple.
Sign the Petition
Attend the Meetings
Oldham County Technical Review Committee
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
1:00 P.M.
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