Grading Set to Begin for Google Data Center Campus in Botetourt County
Google has received a land disturbance permit to begin phased grading for its 312-acre data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia. The county has confirmed that wetlands will not be disturbed, runoff risks will be managed, and noise rules will be enforced during the construction, which will include occasional blasting.
Google has received the official green light to commence dirt movement for its planned data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia. The company met the county's requirements for a land disturbance permit, allowing it to begin phased grading work on its 312-acre site in the greenfield area.
Botetourt County officials emphasized that wetlands will not be disturbed during the process and that Google is committed to managing runoff risks. The county also noted that occasional blasting work will occur, and its noise rules will be applied to both construction and other related activities on the site.