Fairfax County considers $167M land sale to data center developer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is set to hold a public hearing on a proposed $166.8 million land sale that could pave the way for a new data center in Chantilly, Virginia. The 42-acre site is currently used for police training but county officials say the sale would fund upgrades to public safety facilities. They estimate the deal could bring over $20 million in new tax revenue in the first year. However, the proposal has faced opposition from environmental groups who are concerned about the potential impacts of a new data center. County leaders stressed that Tuesday's vote is only on the land sale agreement, not final approval for a data center. Questions have also been raised about whether the data center could lead to higher electricity bills for nearby residents, but the county says utility rates are regulated by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.