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Economic Development

Chesterfield County

Summary

Google is dropping a massive $9 billion data center campus in Chesterfield County, which is a huge win for the local tax base. However, residents are already keeping a close eye on how much water and electricity this giant project is going to suck up.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
2

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

It's a massive financial windfall for the county's tax base that will bring in millions in new revenue.

✅Who benefits

Local taxpayers and the county government win big with all that fresh cash flowing into public funds.

⚠️Who could be affected

Local utility consumers might get hit with higher bills or resource strain if the data center hogs too much power and water.

Mentions & discussions (10)

The RichmonderOct 29, 2026

A Chesterfield employee who helped bring Google to the county now works for the tech giant

When asked about Elder’s switch, a county spokesperson indicated Chesterfield wouldn’t comment because it’s a personnel matter.

Google News - Chesterfield County VAOct 7, 2026

Only the Best Is Good Enough: The LEGO Group Chooses Virginia for U.S. Manufacturing Facility - VEDP

Only the Best Is Good Enough: The LEGO Group Chooses Virginia for U.S. Manufacturing Facility VEDP

Google News - Chesterfield County VASep 25, 2026

Tourism, Economic Growth Building Strong Future for Chesterfield - Chesterfield County (.gov)

Tourism, Economic Growth Building Strong Future for Chesterfield Chesterfield County (.gov)

Google News - Chesterfield County VASep 7, 2026

Virginia and Sabra Partner on World’s Largest Hummus Facility - VEDP

Virginia and Sabra Partner on World’s Largest Hummus Facility VEDP

Google News - Chesterfield County VAAug 31, 2026

How did Chesterfield County land a $9B Google deal? The answer goes back 30 years. - WTVR.com

How did Chesterfield County land a $9B Google deal? The answer goes back 30 years. WTVR.com

Google News - Chesterfield County VAJul 22, 2026

Chesterfield County launches data center webpage - WWBT

Chesterfield County launches data center webpage WWBT

Google News - Chesterfield County VAJun 29, 2026

Details revealed for Google's Project Skye data center campus in Chesterfield County, Virginia - Data Center Dynamics

Details revealed for Google's Project Skye data center campus in Chesterfield County, Virginia Data Center Dynamics

Google News - Chesterfield County VAJun 22, 2026

Google’s $9B bet on a trio of Chesterfield data center campuses - VPM

Google’s $9B bet on a trio of Chesterfield data center campuses VPM

Data Center DynamicsAug 28, 2025

Google to invest $9bn in Virginia data centers, plans new campus in Chesterfield County

Google to invest $9bn in Virginia data centers, plans new campus in Chesterfield County Data Center Dynamics

Chesterfield County (.gov)Dec 14, 2023

Board of Supervisors asks EDA to begin negotiations on ground lease for Southside Speedway property

Board of Supervisors asks EDA to begin negotiations on ground lease for Southside Speedway property Chesterfield County (.gov)

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