Continuation (if needed) of the Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board public hearing on an appeal by Starwood Digital Ventures of a Coastal Zone Act Status Decision.

The appellants challenge the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Decision on CZA-448SD that the proposed Project Washington, a data center campus in New Castle County on two parcels of land (New Castle County tax parcels 10-049.00-073 and 12-002.00-025), is prohibited from development in Delaware’s Coastal Zone.

This session will take place if a final decision is not rendered by the conclusion of the hearing on March 24.

The parties may present evidence, be represented by counsel and appear personally. The Board shall reach its decision based on the evidence presented at the hearing.

The Board may affirm or reverse the decision of the Secretary of DNREC with respect to applicability of any provision of Chapter 70, Title 7 of the Delaware Code to a proposed use; may modify any permit granted by the Secretary, grant a permit denied by the Secretary, deny a permit or confirm the Secretary’s grant of a permit. Provided, however, the Board may grant no permit for uses prohibited in Section 7003, Title 7 of the Delaware Code.

Those wishing to provide public comment during the hearing must register no later than Monday, March 23, 2026. To register, email DNREC_CZICB_Appeals@delaware.gov with your name, how you plan to attend the hearing (virtually or in-person), your phone number and your address. Please also note if you are representing yourself, a company or an organization. Each registered speaker will have three minutes of time to comment.

To provide written comment regarding this matter, please email it to DNREC_CZICB_Appeals@delaware.gov or mail it to the following address no later than Monday, March 16, 2026:

Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
302-739-9001

Related Documents and Information

Status Decision Public Notice (Feb. 4, 2026)

Statement of Appeal (Feb. 17, 2026)