Apr 20, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Google has taken over the controversial Project Maize data center development in Michigan City, Indiana. The Michigan City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) confirmed that Google acquired the project, located at 402 Royal Road, last week.The project will redevelop a long-vacant building at the site, formerly home to Federal-Mogul Corp., which has been unused for more than 15 years. Google is expected to invest around $832 million in the data center.
Michigan City Mayor, Angie Nelson Deuitch, said: “We continue to progress toward a new level of prosperity with an eye to embracing innovative redevelopment projects. By accepting the need for data centers in our tech-based culture and welcoming Google as a community partner, we are spotlighting Michigan City as a hub for digital infrastructure.”
Project Maize has been in the works since H1 2025. In early July 2025, it was awarded tax exemptions by the EDC, but later that month, Mayor Deuitch claimed that the city would not be pursuing the project. At the time, the Mayor claimed that “the developer did not present any binding commitments that would ensure lasting benefits for Michigan City residents."
Broderick Green, Google’s data center public affairs manager, said: “We understand this site has faced challenges in the past, and we are committed to being a collaborative and transparent partner as we move forward. We don’t just build data centers; we become part of the community. This includes covering 100 percent of the cost of power for the site and any infrastructure required by our operations.” EDC executive director Clarence Hulse added: “Collaborating with Google on the data center will bring new investment into our community, support additional economic development, create more than 30 high-skill jobs, and bolster technology-focused programs and education.” No timeline for the development has been disclosed, and further details about the project remain limited.
