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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Google Plans Botetourt County, Virginia, Data Center Operations

06/27/2025
Google plans to establish data center operations in Daleville, Botetourt County, Virginia.

The project includes the purchase of 312-acres of land at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield in addition to expenses associated with bringing utility services to the site.

“We are always looking for communities that have the innovative and collaborative leadership necessary to bring complex projects like data center campuses to life, and we are optimistic about the partnership we’ve built so far with Botetourt and the entire Roanoke region,” said Amber Tillman, Google Head of Data Center Public Affairs, North America. “Together, we’re hopeful to help drive economic development across the region and continue to support Botetourt County’s thriving community.”

To support the project the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority, along with Google, agreed to a performance agreement that will cover 20 years of taxation for the server equipment.

“Google has invested significantly in the Commonwealth, and I am proud that they have chosen Botetourt County as the site of their newest data center,” noted Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Virginia is the data center capital of the world, and this latest investment reinforces our global leadership in the industry. Botetourt offers the space, infrastructure and skilled workforce that innovative companies like Google demand. This move signals the industry’s growing interest in expanding beyond Northern Virginia and highlights the county’s strong commitment to smart growth. I look forward to the positive effects this project will generate across the Roanoke region for years to come.”

Botetourt County worked with the Roanoke Regional Partnership, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), and Appalachian Power to secure the project.

“The emerging AI industry will be a huge economic driver in the coming decades, and this investment by Google shows that the Roanoke Region could be in the forefront of developing this new technology,” added John Hull, Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. “The Roanoke Regional Partnership is proud to have worked closely with Botetourt County, our regional utility partners and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to develop this opportunity with Google.”

“We are excited to partner wiMGC Pure Chemicals Americath Google. Their presence not only strengthens the local economy but also highlights our commitment and our ability to provide reliable and efficient energy solutions,” said Aaron Walker, president & COO of Appalachian Power. “This marks a significant day for the region and the ongoing growth and development of the data center industry in Virginia. We are proud to have contributed to bringing this opportunity to Botetourt County and the Roanoke region.”

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