Hendricks County Residents Voice Opposition to Proposed Water Infrastructure Project
Residents in Hendricks County, Indiana, are opposing a proposed water booster station and storage tanks by Citizens Energy Group, intended to supply the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District. Locals fear the project will negatively impact their rural community's character, property values,…
Indianapolis, IN, October 8, 2026 —
Residents of Hendricks County, Indiana, have expressed strong opposition to a proposed water infrastructure project spearheaded by Citizens Energy Group. The project, which includes plans for a new water booster station and storage tanks, is intended to provide water supply to the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District.
Local community members voiced concerns that the development will disrupt the character of their rural area. Fears also extend to potential negative impacts on property values and the local environment.
The proposal by Citizens Energy Group aims to expand water service to support the planned LEAP Lebanon Innovation District. However, the planned infrastructure has encountered significant resistance from the residents in the immediate vicinity of the proposed site.
Details regarding the specific locations for the booster station and storage tanks, as well as the projected timelines for construction and operation, were not fully detailed in the provided summary. Likewise, the specific environmental studies or assessments conducted to address potential impacts were not specified. The contractor’s name, if different from Citizens Energy Group, was also not provided.
Community members have articulated that their primary objections stem from the potential alteration of their rural way of life. They are concerned that the introduction of large-scale industrial water infrastructure could fundamentally change the landscape and atmosphere of their community. Furthermore, there is apprehension that the project could lead to a devaluation of their properties.
The opposition highlights a common tension between large-scale development initiatives and the preservation of existing community character and environmental concerns within rural settings. As the project moves forward, the concerns raised by Hendricks County residents are expected to be a significant factor in further discussions and decision-making processes.
Story summarized from the original created by Dylan Peers McCoy for Free Press Indiana News on mirrorindy.org, see more information here.
