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Data center project · Kent County, Michigan

Microsoft Lowell Township data center (Covenant Business Park)

Stalled · Microsoft's proposed $500 million to $1 billion campus at a business park near Lowell, on hold while the township writes rules.

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Status
Stalled · as of Aug. 11, 2026
Location
Covenant Business Park, Lowell Charter Township · Kent County
Status note
Project paused while the township drafts a data center ordinance; the City of Lowell suspended water and sewer talks in August 2026 (reported).
Power
Not reported
Power not stated in sources reviewed.
Investment
$500 million to $1 billion (Microsoft letter, as reported)
Developer and team
Franklin Partners; Microsoft
End user
Microsoft
Evidence
News reports; primary records not yet obtained
Size class
Under 50 MW (outside main scope; kept for completeness)
Map position approximate, from the reported address or area. Updated Oct. 17, 2026.

Updates, newest first

  1. Aug. 11, 2026 Township planning commission said a draft ordinance is months away; the project remained paused. (Spectrum News, Aug. 11, 2026)
  2. Aug. 2026 The City of Lowell suspended water, sewer and development talks with the township, according to The 'Gander's summary of WOOD TV reporting. (The 'Gander, March 2, 2026)
  3. Jan. 2, 2026 Microsoft's cloud infrastructure team identified itself as the end user in a letter released by the township; the seller's rezoning request had been paused. (The Lowell Ledger, Jan. 14, 2026)

Conflicts and open questions

  • The Gander reports about 237 acres and five buildings; acreage not confirmed in a source opened.

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