Being built
Meta Jeffersonville data center (River Ridge)
Also called: Meta Jeffersonville Data Center
Meta is building a 700,000 square foot data center on a 619-acre site at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville. It costs about $800 million and Meta promised 100 permanent jobs. Meta said it would open in 2026.
Where things stand: Under construction since January 2024. Meta said it should open in 2026; in July 2026 it was reported as nearing completion.
🕒 Latest update (July 2026): Local public radio reported the building was nearing completion.
What we know
- 📍 WhereRiver Ridge Commerce Center, Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville, Clark County
- 🏢 CompanyMeta Platforms
- 🏛️ Owned byMeta Platforms
- 👤 Built forMeta
- 🌳 Size619 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromMeta says the site will be matched with 100% renewable energy.
- 💵 Cost$800 million
- 💸 Tax breaksThe state offered a 35-year sales tax exemption on data center equipment and energy purchases, with extra years for more investment.
- 👷 Jobs promised100
❓ Still unanswered
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- How much water will the Meta data center use per day, and from which water utility? 🙋 I'll find out
- How many diesel backup generators are on site? 🙋 I'll find out
- Which power company serves the site, and were new power lines built? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Jan 2024Meta and the governor announced an $800 million, 700,000 sq ft data center at River Ridge. Construction started that month.
- July 2026Local public radio reported the building was nearing completion.
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We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Meta to build $800M data center, add 100 jobs at River Ridge · Inside Indiana Business · Jan 25, 2024
- Gov. Holcomb announces Meta to build an $800M Data Center Campus in Indiana · River Ridge Commerce Center · Jan 25, 2024
- Southern Indiana municipalities moving quickly to address data center zoning · Louisville Public Media · July 9, 2026
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