Stopped or cancelled
Hancock County MegaSite data center proposal
Surge Development wanted to rezone about 776 acres east of the Indianapolis Regional Airport for a data center campus. After strong public opposition, including from a nearby orchard, it withdrew the request in May 2025 but said it may come back with a new plan.
Where things stand: Developer withdrew the rezoning request in May 2025 after public opposition.
🕒 Latest update (May 2025): After a crowded public meeting, Surge withdrew the rezoning request.
What we know
- 📍 WhereEast of Indianapolis Regional Airport, along County Road 400 West, Buck Creek Township, Hancock County
- 🏢 CompanySurge Development LLC
- 🌳 Size776 acres
❓ Still unanswered
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- Will Surge Development bring back a new plan for this site? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- April 2025Surge Development filed to rezone 776 acres for a data center campus.
- May 2025After a crowded public meeting, Surge withdrew the rezoning request.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Hancock County officials to consider proposal for 776-acre data center campus · Inside Indiana Business · April 2025
- Developer withdraws plans for massive Hancock County data center · Inside Indiana Business · May 15, 2025
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