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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is reviewing a water quality permit application for Google's Project Zodiac Phase 3 expansion in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This phase plans to add three new data center buildings on a 858-acre site, with construction anticipated to start in 2027 and completion by 2030.

The project will affect local waterways, including relocating 3,415 feet of Adams Ditch. Mitigation efforts will include creating new stream channels and restoring impacted wetlands. IDEM is accepting public comments on the proposal until April 3, 2026, focusing on water quality impacts before making a certification decision.