Google Michigan City data center (Project Maize)
Also called: Project Maize
Google plans an $832 million data center on an old factory site on Royal Road in Michigan City. The site had been empty for more than 15 years. Google says it will pay for the power and infrastructure the site needs.
Where things stand: City granted incentives in 2025. Google confirmed in April 2026 it is taking over the site.
🕒 Latest update (April 16, 2026): Google confirmed it is buying the Project Maize site.
What we know
- 📍 Where402 Royal Road (former Federal Mogul / ANCO plant), Michigan City, LaPorte County
- 🏢 CompanyPhoenix Investors (site owner); Google
- 🏛️ Owned byGoogle (Alphabet)
- 👤 Built forGoogle
- 🌳 Size70 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromGoogle says it will pay 100% of the power cost for the site.
- 💵 Cost$832 million
❓ Still unanswered
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- How many megawatts will the Michigan City data center use? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much water will it use per day? 🙋 I'll find out
- When will construction start? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Sept 2025Michigan City Common Council granted several incentives for Project Maize.
- April 16, 2026Google confirmed it is buying the Project Maize site.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
The city council voted 8-1 to set aside (table) its proposed pause on new data centers for now. The council attorney said members would instead write a resolution for the planning department.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Google confirms plans for data center in Michigan City · 21Alive · April 16, 2026
- LaPorte County officials considering data center ordinance · Inside Indiana Business · 2026
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