No project in New Wilmington Borough, but 3 nearby
Who decides here: the Borough Council of New Wilmington Borough votes on zoning. The Lawrence County Planning Commission usually reviews big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Saadia Holdings 'mini data center' proposal
Union, Lawrence County
π Sept 21, 2026: Saadia Holdings presented its plan for a 'mini data center' in Union Township.
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Approved, not built yetabout 13 miles awayKeel Sharon AI data center (former Westinghouse plant, Clark Street)
Sharon, Mercer County
18 acres
π June 29, 2026: Bitcoin mining at Sharon stopped; the company plans to turn the 110 megawatt site into aβ¦
Status unclearabout 13 miles awayStonebridge data center campus at Powder Mill Works (former dynamite factory)
North Beaver, Lawrence County
π Sept 10, 2026: North Beaver zoning hearing board denied the developer's appeal; Mahoning's board also dβ¦
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in New Wilmington Borough. - Go to borough meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
π Get told first
β‘ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in New Wilmington Borough: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (formerly Penn Power) (company) or Borough of New Wilmington (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Pennsylvania.