Microsoft data center, Dorr Township
Microsoft bought nearly 270 acres next to US-131 in Dorr Township and says it plans a data center there. It had not filed a development plan by late 2025. Residents have raised concerns about water and power use.
Where things stand: Microsoft owns the land; the township was still waiting for a development plan in Dec. 2025.
🕒 Latest update (Dec 2025): Microsoft told the township it plans a data center and hoped to start work in spring 2026.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNext to US-131 (144th Avenue area), Dorr, Allegan County
- 🏢 CompanyMicrosoft
- 👤 Built forMicrosoft
- 🌳 Size270 acres
❓ Still unanswered
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- Has Microsoft filed a site plan with Dorr Township? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power and water would the data center use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- 2024Microsoft bought more than 200 acres near US-131 in Dorr Township.
- Dec 2025Microsoft told the township it plans a data center and hoped to start work in spring 2026.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Dorr Township's board chose a 12-month pause on data centers, instead of the six months its lawyer suggested, so the planning commission has time to write rules. Microsoft owns about 272 acres there.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Microsoft plans a data center in Allegan County · WMUK · Dec 22, 2025
- How many AI data centers are planned in Michigan? We counted. · Gander Newsroom · March 2, 2026
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