#ThompsonHyperscale
A bold proposal in Thompson aims to ban hyperscale data centers, citing critical utility and water shortages—could this reshape the future of local manufacturing?

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Staff proposes adding 'hyperscale data centers' to prohibited heavy industrial uses
Planning staff proposed explicitly listing hyperscale data centers as a prohibited heavy manufacturing/heavy industrial use to strengthen Thompson's ability to turn down large, resource-intense facilities; commissioners asked staff to draft a short-term amendment and research technical thresholds.
citizenportal.ai
October 24, 2026 at 9:05 AM