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The Springdale Council approved a contentious data center project by Allegheny DC on December 16, despite local opposition and concerns regarding its energy consumption, noise, and pollution. The 565,000-square-foot facility is expected to create up to 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent jobs, but will require power for 150,000 homes, exceeding local capacity. Stakeholders emphasize the need for updated zoning regulations to address the growing presence of data centers in the region.