Data Center Construction in Virginia

Google has filed a site plan for a massive new data center campus in Chesterfield County, Virginia, within the greater Richmond metro area, signaling that the project is moving forward into the active development phase. The filing occurred in early November, indicating confirmed forward momentum despite some local community concerns. No general contractor has been publicly named yet, and specific

Google is planning two hyperscale data center campuses in South Chesterfield, Virginia, within the greater Richmond metro area. The projects appear to be in the planning and community engagement phase, with local efforts underway to educate residents about the incoming developments. No general contractor, specific capacity figures, or dollar amounts have been disclosed at this stage. For data cent

This article covers community opposition to Google's proposed data center development in Chesterfield County, VA. No new project actions or decisions were taken at the June 26, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting. Google has acquired three sites in the county: an 880-acre property at Upper Magnolia Green, a roughly 300-acre site along Bermuda Hundred Road announced in August 2025, and a 350-acre sec