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Wythe County hears concerns as officials outline $1 billion data‑center proposal for Progress Park
Summary
County staff and the JIDA described a proposed Solace Arts Virginia 1 LLC data‑center project promising more than $1 billion in investment and annual tax revenue starting in 2028; residents raised widespread concerns about nondisclosure agreements, water use, energy infrastructure and long‑term expansion plans.
Wythe County officials on Dec. 9 outlined a proposed data‑center project in Progress Park that county staff and the Joint Industrial Development Authority say would occupy roughly 99 acres and represent more than $1,000,000,000 in private investment.
The economic‑development presentation said local incentives would be limited to existing enterprise‑zone benefits and that the county would provide an ungraded site at no cost while the company would pay grading and site‑preparation expenses. County presenters said Appalachian Power would handle electrical arrangements and that the town of Wytheville would supply water. Presenters said the company intends a closed‑loop, air‑cooled system…
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