Nothing reported in Burrton City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Burrton City votes on zoning. The Harvey County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Harvey County
County commissioners voted unanimously to stop data center construction on land outside city limits until the end of 2028. Staff will use the time to write data center rules. Water from the Equus Beds aquifer was one stated worry.
Jan 13, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Burrton City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
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⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Burrton City: Evergy Kansas South, Inc. (company) or Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. (company) or Sedgwick County El Co-op Assn Inc. (not available) or Ark Valley Electric Co-op Assn, Inc. (not available) or Flint Hills Rural Electric Co-op, Inc. (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Kansas.