Protests Emerge Against Planned Demolition of MTM Water Tower in Rho
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Protests have erupted against the planned demolition of the MTM Water Tower in Rho, with the Collettivo Rhosso di Sera advocating for its preservation as an industrial archaeology monument. Scheduled for controlled demolition on January 17, concerns have been raised about the timing conflicting with an appeal process that allows objections within sixty days. The site, owned by a company linked to the multinational real estate group Goodman, is earmarked for residential and logistics development, including a potential new Data Center.

Jan 3, 2026, 10:13 AM