Hamilton protest erupts over proposed AI data centre; city blocks land severance but fight continues
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By: Mason Goodfellow
Good intentions, undercooked execution. The bake is missing.
Summary
A massive protest erupted at Hamilton City Hall over a proposed AI data centre development called 'Steelport' by Slate Asset Management. The company owns 800 acres of industrial waterfront land near Stelco and plans to build a world-class AI, advanced manufacturing, and clean infrastructure district. Although the city blocked the land severance application, the controversy continues.
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Slate has plans to launch their project 'Steelport' which is described as a world-class AI, advanced manufacturing, and clean infrastructure district.
And even though the city blocked the land severance application, the fight isn't over.
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