Sale of land for potential data center approved at I-81/581 interchange
The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority has approved the sale of land at Wood Haven Technology Park, which is widely expected to become the site of a new data center. This decision marks a significant step towards a potential data center development near the I-81/581 interchange in the Roanoke area.
The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (WVRIFA) has approved the sale of land at the Wood Haven Technology Park, a site widely anticipated to host a new data center. The decision was made Friday evening during a meeting concerning the potential development near the I-81/581 intersection.
While the board acknowledged the measure's approval, no further details were immediately provided regarding the prospective data center project or the entities involved in the land purchase. The move follows public discussion, including remarks from Ben Verschoor, who spoke against the potential data center.