Newport News residents rally against proposed data center near Fort Eustis
News Clip13newsnow.com·Newport News, Newport News City County, VA·12/23/2025
Newport News residents are rallying against a proposed data center near Fort Eustis, with over 2,000 people signing a petition opposing the project. Concerns include the data center's high water usage and potential impact on the regional water supply, as well as the precedent it could set for more data centers in the area. The city has said the data center is just one part of a broader digital infrastructure initiative, and community engagement will be central as plans move forward.
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Newport News residents are opposing a proposed data center near Fort Eustis, citing concerns over water usage and impact on the regional water supply. A petition against the plan has gathered over 2,000 signatures. City officials stated the data center is just one of several potential uses for the identified site, and that any future decisions will involve public input. Residents are drawing inspiration from a similar successful opposition to a data center in Chesapeake, and plan to attend upcoming city council meetings to voice their concerns.