Wood Haven Technology Park eyed for data center campus

Name: Wood Haven Technology Park eyed for data center campus
Uploaded: 2026-09-23T21:53:31.000Z
Duration: 2 min 11 s
Description: A data center campus is being considered for development at the Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, Virginia. Local residents have expressed significant concerns and opposition, particularly regarding the potential impact on the area's already strained water supply and pressure.

News Clip2:11WFXR NEWS·Roanoke County, VA·9/23/2026

A data center campus is being considered for development at the Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, Virginia. Local residents have expressed significant concerns and opposition, particularly regarding the potential impact on the area's already strained water supply and pressure.

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Gov: Roanoke County

"We have very minimal water supply, and our tank is back here, so our water pressure is not very good," Roanoke County resident Tim Trudeau said. "If we get data centers on both sides of the town, they’re going to suck that thing dry."