Roanoke Council Discusses Land Purchase for Data Center Project
What happened
Mayor Joe Cobb spoke about the City Council’s role in a land purchase at Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County. Cobb stated that the park was mutually purchased through the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority, involving three participating committees. The City Council confirmed it had preliminary information regarding the company that would purchase the land, which was identified as Clearview Dynamics LLC.
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Why it matters
The land purchase is tied to the potential construction of a data center at the technology park. The ownership of the site is split among Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and the City of Salem, with Roanoke City and Roanoke County each holding 44% of the property.
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Who's involved
- Joe CobbMayor of Roanoke, who discussed the council's involvement in the land sale.
- city councilThe legislative body whose role in the land purchase was discussed.
- RoanokeThe city in Roanoke County where the technology park is located.
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Joe Cobb
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