IN ADDITION TO JOBS, WHAT’S IN IT FOR WATTS?
The community can help decide what type of development will deliver the greatest long-term value while minimizing impacts on the surrounding community.
Because this site is industrial, a warehouse development is also an option.
A data center would cover almost ONE-THIRD of the annual budgets of ALL taxing jurisdictions — which means we can preserve public services in Watts Township for generations.
What do Watts Township residents get if we allow this to be built?A data center development in Watts Township has the potential to cover 150% of the township budget each year.
How would this support our first responders?A data center in Watts Township would mean more than doubling the budget for our fire fighters.
What about our schools?The Susquenita School District would have almost half their budget covered, if this development goes through.
Will this provide jobs for our community?Data center developments like this typically can bring more than 350 direct jobs.
Is there anything else in it for the community?The developer must invest meaningfully above and beyond the scope of this project — in local school programs, youth sports, agricultural traditions, and more. Think in millions, not thousands.
What about those of us that don't live in Watts but still live in Perry County?Perry County government would receive about 15% of the their total budget each year.