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Aurum Capital Ventures data center (Central City)

A company called Aurum Capital Ventures wants to build a small data center of about 18,500 square feet in Central City. City leaders support it and are writing rules for data centers. Some residents have asked about power, water and noise.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Reported, not confirmed yetSourceLast checked: Oct 7, 2026

Where things stand: City council supports the idea and is writing a data center ordinance; the company has not bought the land yet.

๐Ÿ•’ Latest update (Sept 17, 2026): Central City council members said they support the proposed data center while they work on an ordinance.

What we know

  • ๐Ÿ“ WhereCentral City, Linn County
  • ๐Ÿข CompanyAurum Capital Ventures
  • โ„๏ธ Coolingclosed-loop system with antifreeze; water only for bathrooms and cleaning (company says)

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What happened so far

  • Sept 17, 2026
    Central City council members said they support the proposed data center while they work on an ordinance.
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  1. Central City council supports proposed data center ยท KCRG ยท Sept 17, 2026

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