Amazon looking to develop in Posey Co.

POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - The latest public meeting concerning data centers in Posey County was held Thursday night.

At the meeting, the discussion included the fact that Amazon is looking at Posey County.

Amazon officials tell us they are in the early stages of evaluating whether to develop there.

Mike Schopmeyer, an attorney with an Evansville-based law firm representing Amazon Web Services said at Thursday nights meeting that amazon has made a lot of changes in their proposal.

“They’ve moved off the location, they are moving to a location to an industrial location closer to highways, away from the location before, they are lifting the NDA, its obvious im here, on behalf..... Amazon is the gold standard for data centers and I’m proud that they are looking at our region,” Schopmeyer said at the meeting

The majority of residents who have been speaking out at meetings are opposed to the development

Previously:

[Aug. 18: Posey County APC holds public hearing on potential data centers]

[Aug. 4: Posey Co. residents raise concerns over potential data centers]

[July 31: Posey Co. farmers approached to sell land to tech company for data center]

[July 27: Posey County Area Plan Commission holds special meeting on possible data center]

[July 21: Amidst data center concerns, Posey Co. commissioners reveal they’ve signed an NDA]

[July 9: Another meeting held after public outcry against potential data center in Posey Co.]

[June 4: Posey Co. residents pack meeting over potential data center development]

Here is the full statement Amazon shared with 14 News.

“Amazon is in the early stages of evaluating whether to develop in Posey County. We know residents have questions about future development plans in their community, and we plan to answer them directly as we learn more. Across the communities where we operate, we are committed to being a responsible neighbor, investing in local economic development, and supporting community programs that have a lasting impact. If we move forward, any future project will go through the county’s full public review process, and we will work directly with residents and local officials to understand local priorities, address concerns transparently, and ensure the best possible project to fit the community.”

We’re told The Area Plan Commission meeting coming up next Thursday is at 5:30 p.m. at the Hovey House.

There won’t be public comment, but the public can attend.