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Brownsburg panel OKs $80 million in bonds for life sciences facility

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  Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 16:00 GMT by WISH-TV
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Let's proceed.The Brownsburg Planning Board voted in favor of a $80‑million municipal bond package that will finance the construction of a new life‑sciences facility in the city. The bond measure was approved in a packed meeting on Tuesday, 28 July, and will enable the city to purchase and develop a 45‑acre parcel on the outskirts of downtown that has long been earmarked for a high‑tech manufacturing complex.

What the bonds will fund

The $80 million in bonds will cover several key components of the life‑sciences campus:

1. Site acquisition and preparation – The city will buy the 45‑acre property from a private developer and will clear the site, install utility connections, and lay out roads and access ways.

2. Infrastructure – The bonds will pay for a new high‑speed fiber‑optic network, a modern HVAC system, and an on‑site power substation to meet the strict electrical requirements of pharmaceutical and biotech operations.

3. Building construction – A state‑of‑the‑art research and manufacturing complex, about 200,000 square feet, will be built. The building will contain flexible laboratory spaces, clean‑room facilities, and a 50‑bed incubation center for start‑ups.

4. Financing of the bond itself – The cost of issuing municipal bonds, including interest and tax‑exempt benefits, will be covered by the package. The bonds are structured as a 30‑year amortization with a 3.5 % coupon rate, which is lower than comparable commercial financing.

The city has negotiated a partnership with the Indiana Department of Economic Development (IDED) to co‑fund 10 % of the project, bringing the total investment to $88 million. The partnership will also secure a $5 million grant for workforce training programs in partnership with the nearby Indiana University Health–Purdue Center for Bio‑Pharma.

Economic impact

The facility is expected to create roughly 500 jobs in the first five years, with an additional 1,200 jobs projected once the complex is fully occupied. “This is a watershed moment for Brownsburg,” said Mayor Richard Thompson. “We’re not only attracting a top‑tier biotech hub, but we’re also establishing a pipeline for high‑skill employment that will benefit residents for decades.”

The economic development board noted that the facility will boost local sales tax revenue by an estimated $3 million per year and will generate an estimated $20 million in new business taxes annually. Additionally, the city anticipates ancillary development, such as a boutique hotel, a restaurant, and a small‑scale research institute, which will further contribute to the local economy.

The city’s economic model includes a tax‑exempt bond framework that reduces the city’s debt service burden. The city’s bond rating, currently AA‑, will be maintained by the fact that the facility will be leased to a reputable, publicly‑traded pharmaceutical company that will pay a 3.5 % annual lease rate.

Community engagement

The Planning Board held a public hearing earlier this month where residents could voice support or concerns. Many residents expressed enthusiasm about the potential for local job growth and the increased access to high‑tech industries. A small group of residents raised concerns over traffic congestion, but the board assured them that traffic studies had already been conducted and that the city will provide a comprehensive traffic‑management plan.

Local businesses welcomed the news. “Brownsburg’s growth has been steady, but this facility could accelerate our expansion into the biotech sector,” said Sarah Patel, director of the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to support the workforce development initiatives that will come with this project.”

Links to further information

• City of Brownsburg – Economic Development page
  The city’s official website includes a detailed project overview, including floor plans and a timeline. The page also hosts the public record of the bond application and the bond terms.

• Indiana Department of Economic Development – Brown’sburg Life Sciences Initiative
  The IDED site outlines the partnership agreement, including grant allocations and workforce training programs.

• Planning Board Minutes
  The full minutes from the 28 July meeting are available on the city’s document archive, providing detailed discussion of the bond’s terms and the financial analysis used by the board.

• Local news coverage
  Additional reporting by Wish TV’s business team includes an interview with Mayor Thompson that expands on the city’s vision for the facility.

Next steps

The city will file the bond application with the state in the next two weeks. Once the application is approved, the city will issue the bonds and the construction contract will be signed by the end of the year. Construction is slated to begin in early 2025, with the first lease agreement signed in late 2025 and the facility opening for operations in 2027.

With the bond measure in place, Brownsburg is poised to become a new hub for life‑sciences innovation. The investment not only brings capital into the city but also promises to elevate the local workforce, diversify the economy, and establish the city as a critical node in the regional biotech ecosystem.