Summary
Chesterfield County is trying to figure out where to build a brand new Midlothian Middle School to replace the crumbling, century-old building, but neighborhood fights over nearby data centers are throwing a wrench into the plans.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers will foot a massive bill for this new school, though the exact cost depends heavily on which of the two contentious sites county leaders finally choose.
Local students and parents win big here, since they're finally getting a modern, non-overcrowded school instead of a 100-year-old relic.
Nearby residents dealing with the headache of data center expansion and the uncertainty of heavy construction right in their backyards take the brunt of the stress.
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Western Area High School (WAHS)
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Chesterfield weighs sites for new Midlothian Middle School amid data center concerns
Chesterfield County supervisors and school leaders are considering two potential sites for a new Midlothian Middle School as they look to replace the century-old building and address overcrowding. However, one of the proposed locations is drawing scr...
Chesterfield Breaks Ground on First New High School in Over Two Decades - Chesterfield County (.gov)
Chesterfield Breaks Ground on First New High School in Over Two Decades Chesterfield County (.gov)
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