Utah Senate President Adams calls for 75% reduction in area for proposed Box Elder County data center
Jun 1, 2026, 7:25 AM
Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, left, and House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, speak at the state Capitol on Tuesday to outline their next steps for fighting a ruling adopting new congressional maps for next year's midterm elections. (Istvan Bartos, KSL)
(Istvan Bartos, KSL)
SALT LAKE CITY – After public feedback and a review of the proposed area for the O’Leary Digital project, Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is calling for a 75% reduction in the project’s footprint.
In a letter to Kevin O’Leary Adams demands for more environmental protections and transparency before the project can move forward.
Demands include, 75% Reduction in Project Area Footprint, Water Stewardship and Great Salt Lake Commitment, Land Conservation, Heat Capture and Environmental Impact Mitigation, Provide Additional Transparency and Public Engagement in the Process, Environmental Performance Standards
“I’ve sent a letter directly to Kevin O’Leary calling for a 75% reduction in the proposed data center project area, from 40,000 acres to approximately 10,000 acres,” said President Adams.
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