I am not sure I buy the employment numbers in this article. However, the applicant for 606 has said 400 employees for their project.The attached report says something altogether different.

There is just too much we do not know about Hyper Scale DATA CENTERS. Time for a time out.

Here is a snippet from the reports intro

The targeted Florida counties, chosen for being rural yet close to large metro areas, offer strategic advantages through their combination of available land resources and significant job creation and wage growth potential. While these areas benefit from lower population density and affordable land costs, they also present tight labor market conditions that require thoughtful workforce planning and development strategies. Communities that successfully attract and integrate data center developments position themselves at the forefront of the digital economy transformation, capturing the substantial economic benefits that will drive growth throughout the 21st century.

Central and southeastern Florida present a compelling landscape of natural resources, historical significance, and thriving communities, making this region particularly attractive for development and investment. The REC group’s analysis focuses on four key counties: Martin, St. Lucie, Osceola, and Polk. These counties are rural with proximity to large metros, each offering unique characteristics while collectively representing substantial opportunities for data center development and high-quality employment.

Situated along Florida’s famous Treasure Coast, Martin County features various attractions. These range from pristine natural reserves and beautiful beaches to significant historical landmarks, championship golf courses, and top-notch fishing spots.3 Martin County serves a community of over 163,000 residents as of 2023.4 This population represents a steady growth of 0.7% compared to the previous year, highlighting the area’s ongoing appeal to newcomers.

Enjoy the report. It only lends to our stance that this project and others like it break too many rules ! Here comes duh Judge !