Decatur Township data center gets final approval

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission has officially approved a significant data center project in Decatur Township, Indianapolis, following extensive debate. The proposed development, spanning 130 acres near State Road 67 and Camby Road, includes plans for two facilities totaling approximately 900,000 square feet. The unnamed company behind the project stated it is addressing community concerns by promising a closed-loop water system, covering infrastructure costs, and prohibiting crypto mining. However, residents remain skeptical, raising ongoing issues about noise, environmental impact, and long-term effects. Because the land was already zoned for industrial use, the decision did not go before the city county council, with the commission making the final determination. Despite the commission's approval, the project is moving forward under the anticipation of future legal battles.