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Tooele County residents worry proposed changes could bring a data center to the area

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Published August 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM MDT Levi Sim / Utah State UniversityA mountain valley community in Tooele County, May 23, 2024. Opponents worry that would end up making it easier for developers to create data centers. These specific plats will be used for a truck stop and fast-food outlet off I-80 exit 88, to the east side of Burmester Road and off of Sun Stone Drive.

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