Hatchworks Expands Amid Wetland Concerns | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Hatchworks LLC, the company behind Google’s Allen County data center, is moving forward with a third phase of development — but it comes with a hefty environmental price tag. They’re seeking approval to fill over two acres of protected wetlands, following a similar move last year when they filled nearly an acre for a sewer line. To offset the damage, they’ll need to purchase credits for 4.26 acres of forested wetlands from a local mitigation bank. Meanwhile, the city council has delayed forming a task force to examine how data centers affect community quality of life until September…