Apple's Future Data Center in Ireland Raises Blisters Among Area Residents

Apple is about to shell out approximately € 850 million to invest in a new data center in Athenry, Co Galway in Ireland. However, not everything is positive since the residents of the town would not be very much in agreement with the construction of this data center. Some residents allege that the location is too unsuitable for this data center, as well as raising other concerns about energy use, noise, and traffic congestion that it could cause.

Ultimately, this future data center in Ireland planned by Apple you will find yourself face to face with a local resistance association made up of residents, who will make it difficult for the Californian company.

Apple's concerns focus on minimizing the consequences of environmental impact, so it details the company's plans to generate its own energy in the 24.505 square meters that occupy the facilities, in addition to the planting of new trees, the creation of green areas and a walk around. Also Apple plans to build an open air classroome for the Lisheenkyle National School.

The data center will include 18 2,4-foot-tall generators, which has residents concerned that they will create unacceptable noise levels. They are also concerned about noise from additional traffic in the area, according to the Irish Times.

Neighbors in the area are also concerned about whether this data center will have a negative impact on local fauna and livestock and he wants Apple to commit to using renewable sources of energy that do not pollute.

On the other hand, if in the end Apple meets the requirements and can continue the implementation of this data center, it should be ready in 2017 bringing more than 300 jobs to the area. Anyway it has been decided to postpone until Galway County Council has approved the commencement of works when Apple submits all required information and documentation.