I’m sure most on here are already but for those who aren’t aware of the Data Center and its potential impact on our community, here is an overall report detailing information compiled from multiple sources to inform the community.
Key findings include:
• No Environmental Impact Study was ever required — for a facility nearly DOUBLE the power consumption of the entire city of Vineland.
• No NJDEP air permits have been granted, yet construction began in early 2025 and Phase 1 is already operational.
• The site sits on a Wellhead Protection Area above the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer — the drinking water source for over 1 MILLION South Jersey residents.
• Water usage estimates range from 1.1 million to over 200 million gallons per year, with no independent engineering study completed.
• The site is approximately 200 feet from sensitive wetlands near Manantico Creek — with no independent environmental assessment.
• The facility's 36 natural gas generators will emit NOx and other pollutants 24/7 — in a community already designated by NJDEP as environmentally overburdened.
• The community was never meaningfully consulted — most residents didn't even know this project existed until construction was already underway
This isn't about being anti-development. It's about demanding that our community gets real answers and legally binding protections before this goes any further.
THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS TOMORROW — MARCH 10TH.
City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor — Vineland City Hall, 640 E. Wood Street
Pre-Meeting Conference at 5:00 PM | Meeting begins at 5:30 PM
Public comment is welcome at the start of the meeting. Each speaker gets 5 minutes. Show up, state your name, and make yourself heard.
Our aquifer doesn't get a second chance. Our wetlands don't heal overnight. Show up on March 10th and every other chance we have to share our concerns with city officials.