
Planning commission denies substation for data centers in Bristow
News ClipPrince William Times·Bristow, Prince William County, VA·3/12/2026
The Prince William County Planning Commission denied a proposal for a large new electrical substation in Bristow that would power several new data centers planned for the area. Residents of nearby neighborhoods have been fighting the data center development, citing concerns over noise, environmental impacts, and health effects. The decision could potentially delay or halt the controversial data center projects.
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In a move that could put controversial data center projects in Bristow on hold, the Prince William County Planning Commission slammed the brakes Wednesday on a large new electrical substation slated to fuel several new data centers planned near Devlin and Linton Hall roads.