Surge Development data center near Knightstown
Surge Development plans a data center on more than 500 acres near Knightstown, by State Road 109 and I-70. The developer says it will make its own power with natural gas. County commissioners approved it 2-1 in January 2026, though most people who contacted one commissioner opposed it.
Where things stand: County commissioners approved the zoning (PUD) 2-1 in January 2026.
🕒 Latest update (Jan 28, 2026): County commissioners approved the planned unit development 2-1.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNear State Road 109 and I-70, near Knightstown, Henry County
- 🏢 CompanySurge Development LLC
- 🌳 Size500 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromDeveloper says it plans to make its own power on site from a nearby natural gas pipeline.
- 💧 WaterDeveloper promised not to drill wells on site.
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- How many megawatts will the Knightstown data center use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will a gas power plant be built on site, and does it need an air permit? 🙋 I'll find out
- Who will use the data center? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Oct 17, 2025The Henry County Planning Commission put off its vote on the rezoning for about a month.
- Jan 28, 2026County commissioners approved the planned unit development 2-1.
Local votes and rules
✅ Approved
County commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a planned development (PUD) for a data center by Surge Development on more than 500 acres near Knightstown, by State Road 109 and I-70. This was the last county vote needed.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Henry County data center approved by last commissioners vote · Indiana Public Radio · Jan 29, 2026
- Henry County tables decision on rezoning for proposed data center · Indiana Public Radio · Oct 2025
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