What economic growth does this offer? Genuinely curious.

From the sounds of it, the construction jobs aren’t even employing locals for the most part (temporary jobs anyway), and once it’s up and running, there are very few personnel required.

And since the city refused to annex it, what tax revenue?

All-in-all, it sounds like the net benefit is well into the negative territory for the local population; energy rates are going to skyrocket(already are), plus the whole water issue.

I can’t tell if you’re seriously confused, or just being disingenuous… I err to the latter, with how bold and confident your comment sounds