Short answer
Sabey Data Centers won approval on March 18, 2026, from the Metropolitan Development Commission to build a hyperscale campus of more than one million square feet on about 130 acres in Decatur Township, on Indianapolis' southwest side. Sabey expects the campus to use 250 megawatts over five years. Residents cite pollution, health and property value concerns. Sabey's incentive package has not yet been decided; the city still needs to sign off on tax incentives, and the project is outside a tax increment financing district, so the City-County Council will not vote on them.
At a glance
- Developer
- Sabey Data Centers (Seattle-based)
- Location
- Decatur Township, southwest side of Indianapolis, near Camby Road and Kentucky Avenue
- Site
- About 130 acres in Decatur Township; roughly 18 football fields
- Size and power
- More than 1 million sq ft; expected 250 MW over five years; server count not disclosed
- Jobs (company)
- About 1,000 construction workers over six to 10 years; about 180 long-term employees
- Status
- Approved March 18, 2026; tax incentive package pending
What the sources establish
- On March 18, 2026, the Metropolitan Development Commission voted overwhelmingly to approve Sabey Data Centers' proposal in Decatur Township, one of the city's first hyperscale projects. [1]
- The approval came despite opposition from roughly 90 residents, who cited fears of pollution, health impacts and lower property values. [1]
- Sabey's data hub is expected to exceed one million square feet and use 250 megawatts over a five-year period. The company has not disclosed how many servers it will use. [1]
- The project is not a full rezoning. It uses existing industrial zoning on the 130-acre site and asks only for adjustments, so the City-County Council does not need to approve it. [1]
- Sabey says the project will create jobs paying about $105,200 a year for more than 1,000 construction workers over six to 10 years. It projects about 180 long-term employees earning about $101,500 a year. [1]
- Sabey says a light-industrial project on the same site would have paid about $38,000 a year. [1]
- The property now generates about $16,000 a year in property taxes. Sabey projects at least $10 million in property taxes over the next decade, and says the amount would double after its tax breaks expire. [1]
- Sabey requested a 50% property tax abatement last year. The city still has to sign off on tax incentives, and the Metropolitan Development Commission is expected to discuss the package at a later meeting. [1]
Conflicts. This page relies on one source. Sabey's job and tax figures are the company's own projections. The article notes the $38,000 light-industrial comparison is Sabey's claim. The 130-acre figure and the 18-football-field size are both given in the article, and they describe the same site.
Background
Residents of Decatur Township said the project would hurt quality of life and bring fewer jobs than the light-industrial plan. Organizers from Protect Decatur Township argued that zoning should not be stretched through workarounds. These are the opponents' arguments, reported by the source.
Councilor Josh Bain, who represents the area, negotiated with Sabey starting in summer 2025, and said he toured a 430,000 sq ft Sabey data center in Round Rock, Texas, and did not notice noise pollution. Bain did not say whether he supports tax incentives.
Timeline
- Summer 2025 — Councilor Bain begins negotiating with Sabey (per the source).
- March 18, 2026 — Metropolitan Development Commission approves the Sabey proposal.
What this page does not establish
- The final tax incentive package and its terms.
- Server count and the power supply plan for the 250 MW load.
- Water source and use.
- Air and backup generator permits.
What to check next
- Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission minutes and approval record for March 18, 2026.
- Marion County Assessor and city tax incentive filings for the Sabey site.
- Decatur Technology Park zoning file and any adjustments approved.
Frequently asked questions
When did Indianapolis approve the Sabey campus?
The Metropolitan Development Commission approved it on March 18, 2026, according to Mirror Indy.
How much power will it use?
Sabey expects the campus to use 250 megawatts over five years and to exceed one million square feet.
Did the City-County Council vote on it?
No. The project uses existing industrial zoning with adjustments, so the council does not need to approve it. Tax incentives are not voted on by the council either, because the site is outside a tax increment financing district.
What does Sabey say it will pay in taxes?
Sabey projects at least $10 million in property taxes over the next decade. The site now pays about $16,000 a year. The company says the amount would double after its tax breaks expire.