Virginia appeals court blocks Prince William County data center construction

A Virginia appeals court has halted the construction plans for a large data center campus known as the Prince William Digital Gateway in Prince William County, Virginia. The ruling supports a lower court's finding that the county improperly fast-tracked a critical rezoning vote for the project, failing to provide adequate public notice. This decision effectively blocks the development, which has faced significant opposition. Conservation organizations, notably the American Battlefield Trust, have been vocal opponents of the project. Their concerns centered on the proposed campus's close proximity to the historic Manassas Battlefield, as well as broader issues related to construction impacts and potential noise pollution in the area.