Data center timeline provided at Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - A proposed data center in Imperial County continues to spark debate as locals for and against the center speak out at the Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting.

During the regular meeting on Tuesday, the deputy CEO of Natural Resources provided a timeline outlining the data center review process.

The deputy says although the County has received the site plan documents, they've initiated a health risk assessment and other related processes.

The County has not approved a grading permit for the project.

Imperial County Supervisor Peggy Price stated that the County is aware of emails and phone calls from local residents regarding the center.

“I want to acknowledge the many emails, calls and comments we have received from members of the public regarding the proposed data center. We hear your concerns and understand the desire of responses and dialogue. However, it is important to know that an anticipation of any administrative permit that may come before this board regardless of the project we have an obligation to remain neutral and unbiased," said Supervisor Price.

The Board says they won’t be commenting about the project at this time.

The Imperial County Planning Commission is having a meeting regarding the data center Thursday.