Sullivan residents voice concerns about new data center

Name: Sullivan residents voice concerns about new data center
Uploaded: 2026-04-06T16:04:44.000Z
Duration: 59 s
Description: Sullivan County residents voiced concerns at a commissioners meeting about a proposed 1000-acre Heartland Industrial Park, which will include a new data center. While not entirely against the initial project, residents worry about the potential for more data centers. Commissioners explained that due to a lack of zoning in the county, privately owned land can be sold for any purpose.

News Clip0:59WTWO WAWV TV·Sullivan County, IN·4/6/2026

Sullivan County residents voiced concerns at a commissioners meeting about a proposed 1000-acre Heartland Industrial Park, which will include a new data center. While not entirely against the initial project, residents worry about the potential for more data centers. Commissioners explained that due to a lack of zoning in the county, privately owned land can be sold for any purpose.

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WTWO WAWV TV reported that Sullivan County, Indiana, is planning a new 1000-acre Heartland Industrial Park. This park, situated between County Road 400 West and the Merom Generating Station, is slated to host a new data center as its first tenant, representing a reported $65 billion investment.

Dozens of Sullivan County residents attended a recent Commissioners meeting to express their concerns regarding the development. The discussion was described as peaceful, with residents primarily worried about the potential for future data center expansions beyond the initial project.

Commissioners addressed the residents, clarifying that the investment is private and the land involved is privately owned. They further explained that due to the absence of specific zoning regulations within Sullivan County, landowners retain the right to sell their property for any intended purpose.