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Community Survey

Medicine Lodge Community Survey

From fall 2027 through the end of 2028, up to 5,000 construction and trade workers are expected in Barber County to build the Project Helium data center. The facility will occupy a 2,000-acre site approximately 10 miles from Medicine Lodge, just north and slightly east of Sharon. With Barber County’s current population of 4,081, this population increase will bring significant changes to daily life in Medicine Lodge. The City of Medicine Lodge is planning for this anticipated population increase and wants to hear from you. Your input will help the City understand residents’ concerns and prepare for the changes ahead. This anonymous, open-ended survey invites you to share, in your own words, any concerns about how the project may affect you and your family.

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During the construction phase are you concerned about increased in traffic around the data center east of town as well as in town?
Yes
No
During the construction phase are you concerned about the increased demand for temporary housing?
Yes
No
During the construction phase are you concerned about increased activity at retail locations (e.g. grocery stores, laundry mats, restaurants, bars, convenience stores, fuel stations)?
Yes
No
During the construction phase are you concerned that crime will increase in Medicine Lodge?
Yes
No
During the construction phase are you concerned that your access to medical care or ambulatory services will be affected?
Yes
No
After the construction phase are you concerned about the demand for permanent housing?
Yes
No
After the construction phase are you concerned about the demand for corporate (short term) housing?
Yes
No
After the construction phase are you concerned about the data center’s demand for water?
Yes
No
After the construction phase are you concerned about the data center’s need for wastewater treatment?
Yes
No
Are you concerned about the effect the data center will have on any other City service or infrastructure?
Yes
No
Are you concerned about how the data center may affect Medicine Lodge’s quality of life?
Yes
No
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