Typical situation no. 73
An intermunicipal authority is considering a data center of several tens of megawatts. The developer announces 300 jobs in its presentation to councillors. The figure is already in the local press, and the opposition disputes it.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- The announced figure often mixes construction jobs, permanent jobs, subcontracting and indirect jobs.
- Published figures for comparable projects vary widely and are often disputed afterwards.
- A council decision based on an unchecked figure exposes councillors when results are reviewed.
WHAT WE DO
- Breakdown of the announced figure: construction, on-site operations, subcontracting, indirect jobs.
- Comparison with public data for sites of similar size.
- List of written questions for the developer.
- Proposed measurable commitments: permanent jobs, local hiring, training.
WHAT YOU GET
- A clear, neutral reading of the announced figure.
- Precise questions for the developer, before any decision.
- Verifiable commitments to include in an agreement.
Typical format: Short assignment: review of the developer's documents and a note to councillors. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
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