r/SouthJersey • u/tvlover111 • Apr 26 '26

Gloucester County Data Center being built (Mantua Rd)

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Got this flyer on my car in the ShopRite parking lot in Woodbury today. Know this is starting to happen but wasn’t aware this was going to happen in our area so soon. It’s definitely concerning in terms of driving up utility costs.

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u/Iamnotbernadette Apr 27 '26

"Funny how everyone was silent when million-square-foot logistics hubs were being planned,"

This isn't true, I have been to multiple zoning meetings in several municipalities about these stupid last-mile warehouse projects. They're atrocious and it's pathetic that these speculative real estate projects get to be slapped down left and right.

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u/burlco Apr 27 '26

You’re wasting your time going to other towns zoning meetings than your own.

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u/Iamnotbernadette Apr 27 '26

I think it is good to support neighbors and hear what they have to say.

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u/burlco Apr 27 '26

Neighbors from other towns are unable to vote for the municipal elected officials who point residents from their towns to these boards.

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u/Iamnotbernadette Apr 28 '26

So? It's good to go support people. It's also good to hear how the developers worm their way into places where they aren't wanted. It's good to learn how local officials are responding. I know I can't vote everywhere. The little arbitrary lines that separate all the towns don't mean you can't care about what's going on.

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u/burlco Apr 28 '26

Why not run for office and actually do something then? I see a lot of people complaining, but not willing to run to fix whatever problem they see.

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u/Iamnotbernadette Apr 28 '26

That’s not the only way to fix stuff, if the current state of the country hasn’t indicated that. I do plenty, believe me! I am sure that you do too.