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Data Center Expansion Poses Challenges to Innovation Hub at George Mason University’s SciTech Campus

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County is navigating challenges as it seeks to balance the growing demand for data centers with its aspirations for technological innovation and education, particularly around the George Mason University SciTech Campus.

This dynamic was discussed at the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting on September 10, when leaders and stakeholders expressed concerns over how the expansion of data centers could impact the county’s economic growth potential, particularly at the college’s Innovation District, outside Manassas.

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Stafford

Data Centers: Supervisors Defer Decision on Stafford Technology Park

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2o24, to delay a decision on the proposed Stafford Technology Park, a sprawling data center complex, until September 17, 2024.

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Stafford County to Discuss Major Data Center Development Proposal on Eskimo Hill Road

By Uriah Kiser

Tonight, August 20, 2024, at 5 p.m., the Stafford County Board of Supervisors will meet at the county government center, located at 1300 Courthouse Road in Stafford, to deliberate on a significant land use amendment. The proposal under review aims to rezone over 500 acres of land on Eskimo Hill Road, near the Rappahannock Regional Landfill, to facilitate the construction of a large data center complex.

If approved, the request would transition the zoning from A-1, Agricultural, to M-2, Heavy Industrial, allowing for the development of a data center campus envisioned to encompass approximately 5.8 million square feet across 23 buildings. The development also includes plans for public facilities and utilities.

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Fredericksburg

Penzance Eyes 83.5 Acres Near I-95 for Fredericksburg Data Center

By Kelly Sienkowski

In July, Fredericksburg City Mayor Kerry Devine encouraged the City Council to explore the possibility of data centers in Fredericksburg, suggesting the Celebrate Virginia South area near the Fredericksburg Nationals Stadium and the Rappahannock River.

“However, it appears that the city’s first serious, server-laden suitor wishes to put down fiberoptic roots in a different location — 83.5 acres straddling the Cowan Boulevard corridor near Interstate 95. On Thursday morning, city staff from several different departments will consider a pre-application from southern Maryland-based developer Penzance to construct a data center campus on four parcels that were once under consideration for a Veteran’s Affairs clinic,” reports the Fredericksburg Free Press.

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Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine Talks Train Safety, Data Center Plans

By Uriah Kiser
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Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry P. Devine recently spoke with Potomac Local in a one-on-one interview, addressing the city’s response to a train derailment and the prospect of new data centers.

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Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Free Press: The largest private economic development project in Stafford County’s history is a step closer to becoming a reality. The county Planning Commission on Wednesday night recommended approval of a nearly 504-acre data center campus on the east side of U.S. 1 across from Sage Lane. The Board of Supervisors has the final say. (more…)

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Environmental Groups Voice Concerns about Fredericksburg Data Centers

By Uriah Kiser
A data center under construction on Hornbaker Road outside Manassas.

Fredericksburg Free Press: A meeting room at the downtown Fredericksburg branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library was filled to capacity Wednesday evening, as concerned citizens gathered to hear from local representatives from the Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock about data centers.

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Fredericksburg City Council Considers Data Centers

By Uriah Kiser

Friends of the Rappahannock and the Rappahannock Group of the Sierra Club will host an educational event on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, focusing on the data center’s impact on the community. The event will occur from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1201 Caroline Street in Fredericksburg.

The event will feature a one-hour presentation delivered by staff members from both organizations. Following the presentation, attendees can participate in a Q&A session to address any inquiries or concerns.

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Prince William

Opponents of Devlin Park Data Centers Face Court Defeat, Vow to Continue Legal Fight

By Alan Gloss

A lawsuit brought by opponents of the Devlin Technology Park rezoning faced a legal obstacle as their case was dismissed on Demurrer in front of Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Carroll Weimer, Jr.

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Developers behind mid-county data center project donated tens of thousands to key supervisors

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($ Prince William Times) The developer and landowners involved in the controversial Mid-County Industrial Park, which could bring three, 90-foot-tall data centers just north of Va. 234 and Minnieville Road, have put tens of thousands of dollars into the campaign coffers of three key supervisors in the past year, according to available campaign finance reports.

Supervisors Yesli Vega, Margaret Franklin and Andrea Bailey benefited from more than $70,000 collectively from developers and landowners associated with the project.

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