Worcester County Pauses Data Center Plans | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Worcester County is pausing new data centers and cable landing stations for a year as officials scramble to update outdated zoning laws—just as Globalinx Data Centers seeks to build near Ocean City airport. Community members and environmental advocates support the pause, calling for more research on water, air, and infrastructure impacts. County leaders admit current rules are ill-equipped for modern tech, fearing strain on utilities and limited industrial land. Staff will draft new zoning definitions while environmental experts assess natural resource risks. The moratorium, pending final…