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News ClipWPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN·Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

Virtual public hearing on Google data center’s latest wetlands request set for Tuesday night

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is holding a virtual public hearing regarding Hatchworks LLC's request to fill 2.13 acres of wetlands for Phase 3 of Google's data center expansion in Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne City Councilman Geoff Paddock has urged IDEM to apply the strictest environmental standards, citing constituent concerns and Google's past failure to disclose wetland impacts during rezoning. This follows previous approvals for wetland filling and the addition of numerous diesel generators.

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Google

8/25/2026

News ClipFuturism·Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

Google Data Center Announces Plans to Pave Over Protected Wetlands

Google, through its developer Hatchworks LLC, is seeking authorization to fill over four acres of federally protected wetlands in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for the third phase of its $2 billion data center project. This proposal has raised environmental concerns regarding floodplains and natural habitats. A public hearing is expected before a decision is made on the application.

environmental zoning government

Google

8/7/2026

News ClipThe Journal Gazette·Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

Google data center developer asks to fill 2 acres of wetlands in Allen County

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is considering a permit for Hatchworks LLC, the developer of a Google data center in Allen County, to fill over two acres of wetlands. A virtual public hearing is scheduled for August 25, with written testimony accepted until August 28. Separately, the Fort Wayne City Council delayed a proposal to create an advisory group for the data center.

environmental government

Google

8/6/2026

News ClipThe Journal Gazette·Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

Fort Wayne official asks councilman to reconsider data center-related resolutions

A Fort Wayne City Council member has proposed legislation to create a task force and increase transparency regarding a Google data center's environmental and community impacts. A Community Development official has asked the council member to reconsider the resolutions due to a lack of prior consultation. The resolutions aim to address resident concerns about the data center's effects on water, electricity, and the environment.

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Google

6/15/2026

News ClipWBOI·Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

IDEM grants Google data center developers permits for additional emergency generators

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management granted permits to Hatchworks LLC, developers of the Google data center in Fort Wayne, for additional emergency generators, fuel storage tanks, and cooling towers. This approval brings the total number of generators on site to over 175. The data center is already operational, with phase 3 construction ongoing.

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Google

4/14/2026

News ClipThe Journal Gazette·Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN

State regulators approve 140 more diesel generators for Google's Fort Wayne data center

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management approved Google's permit request for 140 additional diesel backup generators at its Fort Wayne data center, bringing the total to 174. This decision has sparked outrage among local community activists and residents concerned about the significant air pollution from nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds. The local coalition plans to file an appeal against the decision.

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Google

4/14/2026