San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 2, 2026 —

PITTSBURG, CA – A proposed data center slated for construction on the former site of the Lone Tree Golf Course in Pittsburg, California, is facing growing opposition from local residents who are voicing significant concerns regarding its potential environmental impact.

The project, part of the larger Pittsburg Technology Park development spearheaded by AVAIO Digital, received prior approval from the city council. However, community members have since organized protests and initiated petitions, expressing apprehension about the substantial water and energy demands typically associated with data center operations. Questions have also been raised regarding the transparency of the approval process and communication from city officials.

Residents are particularly worried about the strain such a facility could place on local resources. The data center is slated to begin operations next year and is set to be powered by the city-owned Pittsburg Power Company. The specifics of the environmental impact studies and mitigation plans have become a focal point for concerned citizens.

In response to the mounting public concern, a policy discussion regarding the data center has been scheduled. This discussion is expected to provide a platform for residents to further voice their objections and for city officials to address the community’s questions and fears surrounding the project’s long-term effects on Pittsburg.

The contractor’s name, beyond AVAIO Digital as the developer, was not provided in the summary. Further details on the environmental assessments and the timeline for the policy discussion were also not specified. The full scope of the project’s capacity and its specific water and energy consumption projections remain areas of intense scrutiny for the community.



Story summarized from the original created by Samantha Kennedy on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.

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