Proposed Google data center expansion will reshape, move Adams Ditch

Google's data center campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is slated for a significant expansion, with state regulators currently reviewing a permit for Phase 3 of the project, known as Project Zodiac. This expansion aims to add three new buildings, encompassing over 860,000 square feet. To accommodate this growth, developers intend to reroute a substantial section of Adams Ditch and will impact adjacent wetlands. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has set April 3rd as the deadline for the public to submit written comments concerning the environmental impacts of the proposed expansion. This date also marks the deadline for residents to formally request a public hearing on the matter, although no hearing has been scheduled yet. If the expansion receives approval from state regulators, construction is anticipated to commence in early 2027. The project's potential impact on water quality and wetlands is a key focus of the ongoing regulatory review.