Proposed data center campus in Loudoun County faces major setback
The Loudoun County Planning Commission recommended denying plans for a 12-building data center campus near the Beaver Dam Reservoir. Concerns cited included environmental impacts, the project's scale, and its proximity to a key drinking water source. The proposal now moves to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for a final decision.
A proposed 12-building data center campus located near Loudoun County's Beaver Dam Reservoir has encountered a significant obstacle. The County Planning Commission recently voted to recommend denying the development plans, citing serious concerns regarding environmental impacts, the overall scale of the project, and its close proximity to a vital drinking water source.
This recommendation, while not final, marks a major setback for the proposal. The decision now rests with the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, which is tasked with making the ultimate determination on the data center complex.