Holly Gilvary
CALEDONIA — Microsoft has withdrawn its application for a land rezoning for a potential data center in Caledonia, the company announced Wednesday.
"Based on the community feedback we heard, we have chosen not to move forward with this site," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "We remain committed to investing in Southeast Wisconsin and look forward to working with the Village of Caledonia and Racine County leaders to identify a site that aligns with community priorities and our long-term development goals."
Caledonia Village Administrator Todd Willis said he received official confirmation of Microsoft's application withdrawal Wednesday afternoon.
The village, the Racine County Economic Development Corporation and regional economic development platform Milwaukee7 said in a joint release that they appreciate Microsoft's collaboration in working with them to bring new development opportunities to the Racine County region.
"While Microsoft will no longer be considering the originally proposed site, we look forward to continuing our conversations and partnerships to strengthen our local economy and support the essential services that make Racine County and southeastern Wisconsin a great place to live and work," the statement said.
The Caledonia Village Board was set to vote on a rezoning and land use plan amendment for 244 acres for the potential data center project at the board's Oct. 14 meeting.
Willis said any future development on the land would be the decision of WE Energies, which owns the parcel.
"It would be up to them if they felt that there was some other suitable use or suitable user, and they would, more than likely, have to come and talk to village staff to see what the feeling is on that application, should something come," he said.
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