Pine Creek Township data center proposal (Sulgar Road)
A data center has been proposed on Sulgar Road in Pine Creek Township. It would need about 1.2 million gallons of water a day from Brookville's water system, which led Brookville to pause data center water deals. The developer has not been named publicly.
Where things stand: A data center on Sulgar Road would need about 1.2 million gallons of water a day from the Brookville Municipal Authority. Brookville passed a 180-day pause. No developer named.
🕒 Latest update (June 23, 2026): Residents raised concerns at the Jefferson County Commissioners meeting. The county has no zoning and urged townships to write their own rules.
What we know
- 📍 WhereSulgar Road, Pine Creek, Jefferson County
- 💧 WaterBrookville Municipal Authority (North Fork Creek reservoir) · 1,200,000 gallons a day
❓ Still unanswered
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- Who is the developer and how big is the project? 🙋 I'll find out
- Does Pine Creek Township have zoning that applies? 🙋 I'll find out
- Was a secret deal (NDA) signed with any local officials? 🙋 I'll find out
- Where would the Pine Creek data center get water while Brookville's 180-day pause is in effect (until about December 2026)? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- June 2026Brookville Borough Council passed a 180-day moratorium on data centers and large water use.
- June 16, 2026Brookville Borough Council voted unanimously for a 180-day pause that blocks data centers from using borough water. Officials said the Pine Creek project could need about 1.2 million gallons a day, and a second possible project in Rose Township a similar amount. No formal plans had been filed.
- June 23, 2026Residents raised concerns at the Jefferson County Commissioners meeting. The county has no zoning and urged townships to write their own rules.
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Where this comes from
- Data Center Debate Heats Up In Jefferson County Over Massive Water Demands · exploreJefferson · June 29, 2026
- Brookville Approves 180-Day Data Center Moratorium Over Water Concerns · exploreJefferson · June 17, 2026
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