Letter Questions Whether Google’s Botetourt County Data Center Is Worth Its Costs
An opinion letter questions whether Google’s proposed data center in Botetourt County is worth its costs. The Western Virginia Water Authority’s executive director said the authority can meet the project’s water needs without significantly straining the system.
A letter published by The Roanoke Times criticizes Google’s proposed Botetourt County data center and questions whether the project’s costs are justified. The writer cites comments from Western Virginia Water Authority Executive Director Michael McEvoy, who said the authority would not have undertaken the project if it could not meet its requirements and that the system could serve the facility without significant strain.
The article is an opinion piece and does not report a formal government decision, lawsuit, or completed action affecting the project.