The Christian County Economic Development Corporation continues to be involved in deliberations regarding the proposed data center in the county.  Eagle Rock Partners would be the developer of this campus, which it is calling Meridian Technology Park.  The data center would be located near Clarksdale, which is between Taylorville and Palmer.  No proposal has been formally sent to the Christian County Board yet.

The Christian County Economic Development Corporation’s Executive Director Matt Hart has overseen the organization’s involvement in the proceedings.  He says Eagle Rock chose the proposed location in part due to the electrical capabilities already in place. 

In a question-and-answer session earlier this month, Eagle Rock’s founding partner Ken Loeber stated the project would produce around 1,000 construction jobs and 500 ongoing jobs once it is operational.  Hart says the need to maintain both property and technology will ensure there is consistent demand for jobs. 

Hart adds that he has looked into other data centers in Illinois and even visited one in DeKalb.  Others are located in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, and Elk Grove Village.

The proposal must pass votes from both the Christian County Zoning Board and the main board before it can be implemented. 

More information on Meridian Technology Park is available at www.meridiantechnologypark.com.  Information on Eagle Rock Partners is available at www.eaglerockrepartners.com.  The Christian County Economic Development Corporation can be found online at www.christiancountyedc.com.

Matt Hart appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.