Potential Data Center Project Confirmed for Roanoke County
A potential data center project, referred to as the Wood Haven project, has been confirmed for Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County. The facility is slated to use water from the Spring Hollow Reservoir.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 22, 2026 —
A proposed data center project, identified as the Wood Haven project, has been confirmed for development within Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County. The facility is expected to draw its water supply from the Spring Hollow Reservoir, according to available information.
The project’s confirmation marks a step forward for the Wood Haven Technology Park. Specific details regarding the scale of the data center, the timeline for construction, or the entity responsible for its development were not immediately available. The designation of the project as ‘potential’ suggests that while confirmed for the location, certain final approvals or stages may still be pending.
The reliance on water from the Spring Hollow Reservoir has been noted as a key operational aspect of the planned facility. This indicates an integration with local water infrastructure, a factor that may be subject to further review and regulation. Information regarding the capacity of the reservoir, the projected water usage of the data center, and any associated environmental impact studies was not provided in the summary.
Further details concerning the scope of the Wood Haven project, including its economic impact, job creation potential, or specific technological specifications, are anticipated. The location within Roanoke County’s Wood Haven Technology Park suggests a strategic placement aimed at leveraging existing or planned infrastructure. The absence of a specific developer name or construction start date means the project’s immediate future remains to be clarified.
Story summarized from the original created by Samantha Verrelli on cardinalnews.org, see more information here.
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