- West Virginia announced that it is welcoming data centers to stimulate economic growth.
- Clearview Dynamics is seeking land through the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority for potential data center development.
Clearview Dynamics evaluates data center project in Roanoke County
What happened
The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (WVRIFA) confirmed that Wood Haven Technology Park is being evaluated as a potential site for a data center facility in Roanoke County. The evaluation follows direct outreach from Clearview Dynamics, which is seeking the authority's assistance regarding the project. The review is taking place under the Governor's Executive Order 22, which sets expectations for how data center projects engage with host communities and protect natural resources.
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Why it matters
The project is currently in due diligence, meaning technical, environmental, and development standards must be addressed before any transaction can be finalized. The potential development could bring a new industrial tax base and job creation to Roanoke County.
Clearview Dynamics is seeking land through the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority for potential data center development.
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Who's involved
- Roanoke CountyCounty in Virginia, site being evaluated for the potential data center project.
- VirginiaState of the United States of America, providing the larger context for the project.
- RoanokeIndependent city in Virginia, whose expansion includes the area of Roanoke County.
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Roanoke County
county in Virginia, United States