Chesterfield County, Virginia, has taken a significant step towards enhancing its technology infrastructure landscape. The county supervisors recently voted to grant rezoning approval for the development of two substantial data center facilities within the county limits.
This decision is a major boost for economic development in the region. The planned data center projects are expected to attract considerable private investment, injecting millions into the local economy. Beyond the capital investment, these state-of-the-art facilities are projected to create a significant number of new jobs, ranging from construction phase roles to highly skilled operational positions necessary to manage the sophisticated data center technology.
The approval allows developers to move forward with plans for large-scale construction, adding to the growing concentration of data processing power in Virginia. This strategic development positions Chesterfield County as an important hub for the digital economy, reinforcing the state’s status as a global leader in the data center industry. The move is seen as a positive step for long-term growth and enhancing the county’s tax base.
Source: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/virginias-chesterfield-county-approves-rezoning-for-two-data-center-projects/
