A 195-hectare data center project by Google in the Châteauroux area of the Indre department in France has sparked significant political and environmental debate, leading to the resignation of several local officials. The project, which promises to create 1,200 direct jobs, has drawn strong opposition from residents and local leaders who are concerned about its environmental impact. Among those resigning was the mayor of Étrechet, Florence Laurent, along with three deputies and a municipal counselor. They cited concerns such as "visual nuisances," the potential devaluation of nearby homes, and environmental risks as reasons for their decision. Opponents of the project have raised several specific issues, including the use of agricultural land for the data center, the long duration of the construction site, and the project’s high demand for water and electricity. The facility would require electrical connections at 225,000 volts and an aerial line of 400,000 volts stretching over ten kilometers. These technical requirements have raised concerns about the project's environmental footprint and potential disruptions to the local landscape. A local advocacy group called "Ozans dire non" has launched a petition against the project, which has collected nearly 16,000 signatures. Their goal is to have the project abandoned due to the environmental and social concerns it raises. In contrast, the mayor of Châteauroux, Gil Avérous, supports the initiative, highlighting its economic benefits and the backing it has received from 13 of the 14 communes in the surrounding area. He points to the region's geological advantages and claims that the data center's cooling system will use a closed-loop process, requiring water only once to operate. To address the concerns raised, a public consultation is expected to be organized by the end of the year under the auspices of the CNDP (National Commission for Public Debate). This process aims to ensure that the voices of local residents and officials are heard and considered in the decision-making process regarding the project's future.