Shelbyville Common Council votes to move forward with data center

The Shelbyville, Indiana Common Council voted 7-0 to advance a proposed data center project by developer Prologis. The council approved several key agenda items, including establishing a fiscal plan for the annexation and rezoning of 429 acres near State Road 44, and an economic development agreement with Prologis. The agreement outlines a potential multi-phase development that could include up to 11 data center buildings, representing an estimated investment of approximately $2 billion. The vote had been delayed multiple times previously due to public opposition. Opponents have voiced concerns regarding the project's potential impact on water use, the environment, and the long-term agricultural character of the county. Despite these objections, the council chose to move forward with the necessary approvals.