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Lowell Township is considering a six-month moratorium on data centers as Microsoft eyes the community for its controversial development

Microsoft has presented a five-point plan for developing its proposed Gaines Township data center and will share more information during Wednesday’s public meeting

Representatives from Microsoft hosted a community event in Gaines Township Tuesday and Lowell Township Thursday, sharing information on proposed datacenters in the region

The community events are Tuesday and Thursday in Gaines and Lowell townships

The tech giant requested a late March public hearing so it can hold a community meeting in early March first

Microsoft has yet to submit formal plans for the site

Microsoft is the company interested in building a data center in Lowell Township. The township has posted a letter of introduction on its website

The proposed data center has drawn criticism from some residents who fear it will use large amounts of water and electricity, driving up rates and diminishing resources

Microsoft’s rezoning request paving the way for a data center has been postponed by Gaines Township leaders after overcapacity crowd came to public hearing

Microsoft is taking steps to build a data center on land in Kent County’s Gaines Township, requesting rezoning that would support the project