Clayco Founder Defends $6B Festus Data Center as Voters Oust Council Members Who Approved It

Clayco chief defends Festus data center, worries St. Louis area will be 'left out' of boom

Clayco chief Bob Clark said the data center will financially benefit residents and businesses of Festus, from nearby property owners to the local Pasta House.

Clayco founder defends $6B Festus data center as voters oust council members who approved it

Residents Push Back as Developer Promotes Benefits of $6B Festus Data Center - Construction Forum

From KSDK: The founder of one of the nation’s largest construction companies said Monday that his proposed $6 billion data center in Festus will move forward despite a lawsuit filed last week alleging the city violated Missouri’s open meetings law and despite voters last week replacing four council members who approved the project. Bob Clark, founder and executive chairman of St. Louis-based Clayco and a principal partner in developer CRG, held …