- Residents raised concerns about Project Silver Fox at a September 21 open house in Indiantown.
- The proposed data center site covers about 606 acres near Silver Fox Lane.
- Developers say less than 30% of the property would be developed.
A proposed data center in Indiantown continues to face opposition over noise, water use and its effect on the surrounding community. Developers presented Project Silver Fox during a September 21 open house at The Outpost Bar & Grille, where residents raised questions about the plans.
Panattoni Data Centers and Ferreira Construction are behind the proposal near Southwest Warfield Boulevard and Silver Fox Lane. The meeting followed the withdrawal of an earlier data center proposal in April.
Noise, Traffic and Water Draw Concern
Concerns at the open house included traffic, noise, heat and the possible effects on nearby homes and the environment. The revised proposal has not resolved opposition among some residents.
The project team’s published materials also acknowledge questions about flooding, electricity rates, emergency response and the area’s rural character. Developers say those issues will help shape the design as planning continues.
In its community FAQ, the team identifies the property as roughly 606 acres and says less than 30% would be developed. The remaining land would provide room for open space, landscaping, drainage, and buffers.
Developers Outline Cooling and Noise Plans
The project’s website describes a closed-loop cooling system intended to limit ongoing water use. The FAQ explains that this system would recirculate water rather than continuously consume and discharge it.
That does not mean the facility would use no water. The developers say daily use would mainly serve sinks, restrooms and kitchens once the campus is operating.
The team also says sound engineers would assess potential noise impacts as the design advances. Plans call for space between equipment and neighboring properties, along with landscaping and natural buffers. Developers say the campus would meet applicable sound requirements.
For electricity, the team proposes adding service in phases as utility capacity and needed improvements become available. Its website says the project would pay for infrastructure improvements required specifically to serve the campus.
Site Review and Construction Remain Ahead
Developers say they are finalizing site plans and working with Village of Indiantown staff. The proposal still faces site plan review to determine whether it meets local development requirements.
The project FAQ lists construction as possible as early as 2027, followed by development over several years. That is the developer’s proposed schedule, rather than a confirmed start date.
The FAQ also projects about 225 permanent positions once the campus is operating, along with several thousand jobs during peak construction. Those figures are developer estimates.
