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Thomas Ouellette
The proposed data center would take up more than 500 acres on agricultural land close to State Road 109 and I-70. Surge development LLC says no specific company or user has been chosen. Chris King is a developer with surge.

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Chris King
I think that the difference maker was that we were 100% focused on putting the community first and understanding what the community's needs were, and making sure that that project could support those needs.

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Thomas Ouellette
In previous meetings, the community had concerns about data centers using a massive amount of electricity and fresh water for cooling. King said the company promises not to drill any onsite water wells and exceed environmental and emissions standards. Marsha Ratner is president of the Henry County Planning Commission.

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Marsha Ratner
To me, it's a very unique and possibly setting a example for the whole state.

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Thomas Ouellette
Those in favor of the data center pointed to the hundreds of union construction jobs the facility would create. The zoning ordinance change now moves to the Henry County Commissioners for a vote. If it's approved, surge says it'll come back to the county with a comprehensive development plan and expects construction could begin in the next couple of years. For Indiana Public Broadcasting, I'm Thomas Ouellette