Approved, not built yet
Sentinel data center, Eagle Creek Township (near Lowell)
Sentinel Data Centers, a New York company, plans a data center on 160 acres of farmland in Eagle Creek Township near Lowell. The plan commission gave no recommendation, but the county council approved the rezoning in June 2026 despite many residents speaking against it.
Where things stand: Lake County Council approved the rezoning on June 9, 2026.
🕒 Latest update (June 9, 2026): Lake County Council approved rezoning 160 acres from farm to light industrial.
What we know
- 📍 WhereSouth side of Indiana 2, east of Clay Street, near Lowell, Eagle Creek Township, Lake County
- 🏢 CompanySentinel Data Centers
- 🌳 Size160 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromNIPSCO
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- How many megawatts and buildings are planned? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much water will it use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Who will use the data center? 🙋 I'll find out
- Was a secret deal (NDA) signed about water and power? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Dec 2025Sentinel Data Centers presented the plan to the Lake County Plan Commission.
- June 9, 2026Lake County Council approved rezoning 160 acres from farm to light industrial.
🛰️ 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
- Lake County Council approves zoning for Eagle Creek Township data center despite opposition · Construction Review Online · June 2026
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