Microsoft breaks ground on 2 construction sites in Licking County

Microsoft breaks ground on 2 construction sites in Licking County

By 10TV Web Staff
Publication Date: 2026-02-24 15:30:00

The communities of Hebron and Heath host groundbreaking ceremonies for planned Microsoft data centers.

LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — Microsoft is breaking ground on two construction sites in Licking County Tuesday morning.

Groundbreaking ceremonies will take place in Heath and Hebron. The planned facility in Heath is located off Thornwood Drive and the facility in Hebron will be in the northern part of the village.

RELATED: Microsoft begins construction on Hebron data center in February

In 2024, Microsoft announced plans to build three data centers in Licking County. The third planned location will be in New Albany.

According to the company, most of the construction at the Hebron facility is expected to take place between March and August. The project is expected to be completed…