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Agricultural farmland near Wolcott, Indiana

Powering White County's Future

A closed-loop, minimal-water data campus that pays for its own infrastructure, seeks no incentives, and lowers property taxes for every taxpayer in the county.

The short version

Built to be a good neighbor from day one.

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Planned investment

Billions of dollars in private capital and approximately 1,000 construction jobs over the build-out.

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Tax cut for all

The project triggers property-tax cuts for everyone in White County once the campus reaches full build-out.

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Responsible

Pays for all its own infrastructure and is not seeking incentives, abatements, or subsidies.

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Sustainable & quiet

Closed-loop, dry-cooled, using minimal water for operations — and about as quiet as a standard office building.

Project overview

Project Overview

Project Wolcott site concept plan showing four data halls, office building, warehouse, stormwater pond, and utility substation near U.S. Highway 24 in White County, Indiana

Site concept plan — four data halls, support office, warehouse, stormwater pond, and utility substation along U.S. Highway 24. Illustrative; subject to final engineering.

Campus Size
322 Acres
Site Plan
4 data center buildings
Building Footprint
327,612 Square Feet each
Data building height
Under 30'
Office
50,000 Square Feet
Warehouse
100,000 Square Feet
Setbacks
Significant setbacks, the shortest from US-24 will be over 700 feet
Noise Limit
Less than 50 dB-A at any affected adjacent dwelling, this will be quieter than traffic noise on US-24
Water
Closed-loop cooling to limit water usage to employees only, much like a regular office building
Economic impact

What this means for White County.

A long-term commitment

Substantial real estate taxes paid into the county for the life of the campus — a durable new source of public revenue.

Jobs for the county

Approximately 1,000 construction jobs during build-out, plus full-time operating roles once the campus is live.

A responsible neighbor

  • No incentives, abatements, or subsidies sought
  • Closed-loop cooling system
  • The project will pay for its own electric
  • No wells on the property

Savings for property owners

The scale of this project spreads the county's tax base wider, so other property owners pay less.

Transparency

Separating myth from fact.

Big projects can attract big speculation. Here are the most common concerns, answered with what our specific plan says.

Myth

This data center will drain our water.

Fact

The campus runs on a closed-loop system that consumes zero water for cooling and minimal water for operations. The only significant water use serves employee needs. There are no wells on the property and no draw on agricultural or residential supply.

Myth

It'll raise my electric bill.

Fact

The project pays for all of its own electric infrastructure and is not seeking incentives. Residential rates are set independently by local providers and are not subsidized by ratepayers for this campus.

Myth

My property taxes will go up.

Fact

The opposite. At full build-out in 2029 the project's assessed value spreads the tax base across the county, lowering rates for existing taxpayers. Tri-County School District residents see the largest reductions.

Myth

You can hear the hum for miles.

Fact

Noise is limited to under 50 dB-A at any affected adjacent dwelling — about the level of an office building, and quieter than traffic on US-24. Setbacks run as far as 797 ft from US-24.

Myth

They're only here for a tax break.

Fact

No incentives, abatements, or subsidies are being sought. The project funds its own infrastructure and contributes substantial real estate taxes to the county.

Environmental stewardship

Designed around the land it sits on.

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Water-efficient cooling

A closed-loop, dry-cooled system uses minimal water for operations, protecting residential and agricultural supply.

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Stormwater management

An on-site stormwater pond and engineered drainage manage runoff and protect local waterways.

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Significant setbacks

Significant buffers — the shortest setback from US-24 is 797 ft — soften the campus against neighboring land.

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Regulatory compliance

Development and operations meet or exceed applicable federal, state, and local environmental standards.

Giving back

More than a data campus.

Direct, tangible commitments to White County.

$35M

$35M in community enhancement

Direct investment in White County's long-term growth to support infrastructure, schools, and community programs.

100's

Hundreds of full-time jobs

Prioritizing local hiring and supporting job training and growth.

Tens of Millions

Tens of millions paid in property tax annually

Significant, sustained growth in county revenue.

Property tax savings

Every district pays less at full build-out.

The economic impact of this project means all White County property taxpayers will see significant savings on their own property taxes when the data center reaches full build-out in 2029. Residents in the Tri-County School District see the largest savings. Find your district in the chart below.

Property tax rate compression by taxing district chart showing current rates in dark blue and projected rates at full buildout in light blue for all 23 White County districts. Tri-County School project districts are marked with a star, including West Point Township Tri County at negative 68 percent, Round Grove Township at negative 64 percent, and Princeton Township at negative 64 percent.
Current property tax rateProjected rate at full buildout (2030)Tri-County School (project districts)
Questions & answers

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