Wythe County Data Center
Fluidstack, a data center developer, is developing a data center campus in Wythe County, Virginia. Fluidstack is committed to transparency, local partnership, and environmental accountability.
What this means for youA Note to Our Neighbors
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Responsible
Fluidstack will cover 100% of the energy and infrastructure costs, ensuring residential rates are protected. This isn't just our promise, it's enforced per the State Corporation Commission's order.
Sustainable
We exclusively use closed-loop cooling, meaning we reuse the same water for years, avoiding extensive daily demand for operations.
Investment
Being a good neighbor means paying our fair share. That’s why Fluidstack is not seeking local property tax incentives. All revenue from this project will directly fund local schools, parks, and community priorities.
Local Jobs
Fluidstack intends to hire locally whenever possible. There are many jobs at data centers for a wide range of skill sets.
Project Overview
Progress Park was designed for industrial development, situated alongside existing other industrial users and well away from residential neighborhoods.
- Campus Size
- 99-acre tract within the southeastern corner of Progress Park.
- Site Plan
- One building
- Noise
- Noise levels will remain at or below 65 dBA at 500 feet from the property line, meeting all Progress Park requirements.
- Water
- Closed-loop cooling will limit water consumption to employee uses only, like a regular office building.
Economic Impact
Commitment
Based on the projected investment, Wythe County is expected to receive tens of millions in tax revenue.
Jobs
Hundreds of construction jobs during the build-out, and dozens of full-time roles once the campus is operational.
Separating myth from fact.
Big projects can attract big speculation. Here are the most common concerns, answered with what our specific plan says.
“The project will use up all the water in the area.”
Tanks are filled once. That same water is used indefinitely.
It doesn't evaporate or get refilled.
Daily water is only for employees and routine maintenance.
“The facility will make electricity bills go up for local homes.”
We buy our own power before we even start building.
This power does not come from homes' supply, so bills do not change due to the data center.
“The data center will always be loud and disturb the area.”
Noise levels will remain at or below 65 dBA at 500 feet from the property line, meeting all Progress Park requirements.
Sound fades fast with distance, so nearby areas sound as quiet as a library.
“The backup generators will pollute the air around the facility.”
We will only have about a dozen generators planned — far fewer than the hundreds used by most large projects. We test them for only a few minutes each month — air quality will not be impacted.
“Data centers do not create real jobs for local people.”
This project will create hundreds of construction jobs and dozens of full-time roles once the campus is operational. These positions require a wide range of skills, including janitors, landscapers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and server technicians.
“The project will not pay its fair share of local taxes.”
Being a good neighbor means paying our fair share. That's why Fluidstack is not seeking local property tax incentives. All revenue from this project will directly fund local schools, parks, and community priorities.
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