Developer withdraws plans to build northern Ontario AI data centre over public opposition
Developer withdraws plans to build northern Ontario AI data centre over public opposition
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/ai-data-centre-withdrawn-armour-township-9.7239102
Publish Date: 2026-06-18 06:00:00
Source Domain: www.cbc.ca
- Developer Almaguin Data has withdrawn plans to build a two-megawatt AI data centre in Armour Township, Ontario, due to public opposition.
- Public opposition was primarily centered around environmental concerns, including the facility’s potential water usage.
- The company stated it would have invested between $15 and $20 million to expand the facility over five years, potentially creating 10-12 jobs.
- Concerns raised by local resident Jordan Gorlick and others include the long-term environmental impacts of water usage related to data centre operations.
- Current plans indicate that there are 96 hyperscale data centres in development in Canada, with growing community opposition to this technological expansion.
