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Google Plans Chesterfield County, Virginia, Data Center Operations

Area Development News Desk

09/02/2025

Google plans to establish data center operations in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

The $9 billion project will include the construction of a new data center at the Meadowville Technology Park in addition to the expansion of existing facilities in Loudoun and Prince William County.

“With today’s announcement, Google is deepening our roots in Virginia; extending our investments across the state to help position Virginia—and America—for the opportunities technology can deliver,” said Alphabet and Google President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat. “Google’s investments in technical infrastructure and AI skills development help to ensure that people across Virginia and across the United States have access to opportunity in this exciting era of American innovation.”

To support the project Google is eligible for Data Center Sales and Use tax exemptions on qualifying computer equipment and enabling software.

“Today we celebrate the continued growth of Virginia’s power tech sector,” nored Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “This is a truly historic investment for Chesterfield, for Virginia students, and for the future of the Commonwealth. Together with Google, Virginia is powering the future of global technological advancement.”

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