Economic Development
Summary
Google is dropping a massive $9 billion data center campus in Chesterfield County, which is a huge win for the local tax base. However, residents are already keeping a close eye on how much water and electricity this giant project is going to suck up.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
It's a massive financial windfall for the county's tax base that will bring in millions in new revenue.
Local taxpayers and the county government win big with all that fresh cash flowing into public funds.
Local utility consumers might get hit with higher bills or resource strain if the data center hogs too much power and water.
Mentions & discussions (10)
A Chesterfield employee who helped bring Google to the county now works for the tech giant
When asked about Elder’s switch, a county spokesperson indicated Chesterfield wouldn’t comment because it’s a personnel matter.
Only the Best Is Good Enough: The LEGO Group Chooses Virginia for U.S. Manufacturing Facility - VEDP
Only the Best Is Good Enough: The LEGO Group Chooses Virginia for U.S. Manufacturing Facility VEDP
Tourism, Economic Growth Building Strong Future for Chesterfield - Chesterfield County (.gov)
Tourism, Economic Growth Building Strong Future for Chesterfield Chesterfield County (.gov)
Virginia and Sabra Partner on World’s Largest Hummus Facility - VEDP
Virginia and Sabra Partner on World’s Largest Hummus Facility VEDP
How did Chesterfield County land a $9B Google deal? The answer goes back 30 years. - WTVR.com
How did Chesterfield County land a $9B Google deal? The answer goes back 30 years. WTVR.com
Chesterfield County launches data center webpage - WWBT
Chesterfield County launches data center webpage WWBT
Details revealed for Google's Project Skye data center campus in Chesterfield County, Virginia - Data Center Dynamics
Details revealed for Google's Project Skye data center campus in Chesterfield County, Virginia Data Center Dynamics
Google’s $9B bet on a trio of Chesterfield data center campuses - VPM
Google’s $9B bet on a trio of Chesterfield data center campuses VPM
Google to invest $9bn in Virginia data centers, plans new campus in Chesterfield County
Google to invest $9bn in Virginia data centers, plans new campus in Chesterfield County Data Center Dynamics
Board of Supervisors asks EDA to begin negotiations on ground lease for Southside Speedway property
Board of Supervisors asks EDA to begin negotiations on ground lease for Southside Speedway property Chesterfield County (.gov)
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