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Matthews, NC · Mecklenburg County · 35.102°N 80.708°W
Straight-line distances. Nearest named waterway via the USGS National Hydrography Dataset; nearest transmission line via HIFLD. Baseline water stress and groundwater trend describe the surrounding hydrological basin (WRI Aqueduct 4.0, CC BY 4.0) — not this facility’s measured water use. Principal-aquifer system underlying the location (USGS, mapped at 1:2,500,000 — regional context, not site hydrogeology).
A petition against the project gathered more than 2,700 signatures; residents raised noise, power, water and neighborhood-character concerns. Mayor John Higdon attributed the withdrawal to 'overwhelming public distaste'.
Matthews data center project withdrawnMatthews Board of Commissioners initiated a rezoning for the 123-acre site at 1603 E. John St. for data center use; five two-story buildings were proposed.
Matthews data center project withdrawnDevelopers withdrew the rezoning request; the mayor announced the withdrawal after sustained public opposition.
Matthews data center project withdrawnReported: data based on credible news outlets or industry sources.
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