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A proposed annexation and rezoning of over 400 acres for a data center development in Shelbyville has led to community meetings and concerns about electric grid strain and water use. Prologis stated that all electric upgrades would be privately funded and that the project could enhance grid reliability.

The data center is planned to use a closed-loop cooling system, and no groundwater wells will be drilled. Concerns were raised about potential contamination of existing wells and the broad implications of rezoning to General Industrial.

City officials emphasized the need for regulatory approvals for future developments. Separately, the Blue River Community Foundation announced a placemaking project to celebrate Shelbyville's Sister City relationship with Shizuoka, Japan, involving a $400,000 art installation scheduled for 2026, with a goal to raise $100,000 by March 2026.