Google explores data center site in Roanoke County, Virginia

Google and the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority confirmed the company is evaluating the 111-acre Wood Haven Technology Park for a data center campus. Due diligence is expected through March 2027 with entitlements by September 2027; size and IT capacity were not disclosed.

• The Wood Haven site in Roanoke County spans 111 acres, 54 of them graded and pad-ready
• Due diligence runs through March 2027, with entitlements due by September 2027
• Locals raised concerns over noise, vibrations, water use and nearby property values
• Google is also building a Botetourt County campus with three ~300,000 sq ft buildings