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Google Lima campus

American Township near Lima (Allen County) · Under state air-permit review; draft permit covers more than 100 diesel generators (WLZZ, one local source)

Short answer

The currently checked public record identifies this as Google Lima campus in American Township near Lima (Allen County), OH. Current public-status summary: Under state air-permit review; draft permit covers more than 100 diesel generators (WLZZ, one local source).

At a glance

Location
American Township near Lima (Allen County), OH
Developer / operator
Google (identified by local leaders, Mar. 2026)
Public status
Under state air-permit review; draft permit covers more than 100 diesel generators (WLZZ, one local source)
Scale
$500M on more than 200 acres; about $50M in roadwork (WLZZ)
Map position
City-area pin; not a parcel boundary.

What the sources establish

  • The currently checked public record identifies this as Google Lima campus in American Township near Lima (Allen County), OH. [1] [2]
  • Current public-status summary: Under state air-permit review; draft permit covers more than 100 diesel generators (WLZZ, one local source). [1] [2]
  • Capacity / scale note: $500M on more than 200 acres; about $50M in roadwork (WLZZ). [1] [2]

What this page does not establish

  • Exact building count, final load, and construction sequence unless stated in the listed documents.
  • Annual water use, generator configuration, or utility agreement terms unless separately disclosed.
  • Whether an approval, proposal, or court decision has changed after the sources were checked.

What to check next

  1. New planning-agenda, permit, zoning, and utility filings from the relevant jurisdiction.
  2. Air, water, and wetlands permits where applicable.
  3. Developer announcements that distinguish a proposal from construction or operation.