Chesterfield’s Data Center Debate | Richmond News

Chesterfield residents are sounding the alarm over Google’s $9 billion data center plan on 1,500 acres — approved in secret, with little public input until months later. Frustrated locals, including the activist group Data Center Defiance Central Virginia, are rallying with over 2,500 signatures and even a sit-in to demand transparency and community control. Environmental concerns loom large, especially for Project Skye, which faces hurdles in securing wetland mitigation credits. While officials tout billions in new tax revenue, residents fear repeating Loudoun County’s mistakes and are pushing for more open dialogue — with a public feedback portal and an August 26th board meeting set to decide the future of Chesterfield’s development. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69192368e8d07901