Google confirms plans for data center in Michigan City
Google has confirmed its plans to develop an $832 million data center in Michigan City, Indiana, at the former Federal Mogul Corp. facility. While city officials anticipate jobs and tax revenue, the project has faced protests from construction workers concerned about the use of out-of-state labor.
Google has officially confirmed its plans for an $832 million data center project in Michigan City, Indiana. The development is slated for the former Federal Mogul Corp. facility located at 402 Royal Road, a site that has been vacant for over 15 years.
A spokesperson from Google affirmed the company's commitment to a long-term presence in the area, emphasizing the project's benefits to the community. City officials previously highlighted that the data center is expected to bring more jobs and increased tax revenue to the local community. However, the project has become the subject of protests from construction workers who are raising concerns over the potential use of out-of-state labor.