Approved, not built yet
Google data center near Lima (Project BOSC)
Also called: Project BOSC
Google plans a $500 million data center in American Township, north of Lima. It will pay for new roundabouts and water upgrades, and give Elida schools $250,000 a year in place of some taxes.
Where things stand: Google was named in March 2026. A 20-year water deal with Lima was announced in May 2026. Construction expected to start in 2026.
🕒 Latest update (May 6, 2026): Allen County development group announced a 20-year water deal with Lima and $13.7 million in water upgrades.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNorth of Lima, near North Cole Street, Bluelick Road and State Route 115, American, Allen County
- 🏢 CompanyGoogle
- 👤 Built forGoogle
- 💧 WaterCity of Lima (20-year agreement, $13.7 million in water upgrades)
- 💵 Cost$500 million
- 💸 Tax breaks15-year tax break. Google pays Elida Local Schools $250,000 a year to make up for it.
- 👷 Jobs promised50
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Which township is Project BOSC in? 2026 reports say American Township, but a 2025 Allen County development group post said Shawnee and Perry townships. 🙋 I'll find out
- How much water will it use each day? 🙋 I'll find out
- Has Ohio EPA approved an air permit for its backup diesel generators? 🙋 I'll find out
- How many acres and megawatts? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- March 18, 2026Google was revealed as the company behind the $500 million Project BOSC.
- May 6, 2026Allen County development group announced a 20-year water deal with Lima and $13.7 million in water upgrades.
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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
- Google data center under development near Lima · Crescent-News · March 18, 2026
- Project BOSC · Allen Economic Development Group · May 6, 2026
- 2025 brings strong investments to Allen County · Allen Economic Development Group · 2025
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