A proposed land swap tied to a major warehouse developer has sparked backlash in Limerick Township, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Residents packed a recent Board of Supervisors meeting to voice concerns about overdevelopment and the potential for a future data center.
Under the proposal, Limerick Town Center LLC would trade more than 600 acres across three counties to the state in exchange for a 55-acre parcel of Pennsylvania State Game Lands 234. This land borders an industrial tract the company already owns. While no data center has been formally proposed, many residents fear the swap could clear the way for one.
Township officials said they were only recently made aware of the proposal and emphasized that any future development would still require local zoning and land-use approvals. After hours of public comment, the board voted to send a letter opposing the deal to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Opposition has also been amplified by State Sen. Katie Muth, who warned the swap could push the region closer to becoming “Data Center Alley 2.0.” Data centers have become a growing flashpoint across Montco, where residents cite concerns about traffic, energy use, water demand, and loss of open space.
To learn more about the proposal and Limerick’s response, check out The Philadelphia Inquirer.
