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AppomatTox Data hub
Long-term investment. Local opportunity.
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, VIRGINIA
PRELIMINARY RENDERING. FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES.
the appomattox data hub
A data center campus at the Appomattox Center for Business and Commerce, designed to bring new tax revenue, permanent jobs, and business opportunities to Appomattox County.
Preliminary campus rendering. Building locations and site details may change as planning progresses.
site & Planning
Planned for an established industrial site
The Appomattox Center for Business and Commerce has been part of the county’s economic development plans since 1998, when the Board of Supervisors approved its purchase.
The 436-acre property is zoned Master Planned–Industrial. The proposed campus plan places six data center buildings alongside supporting electrical infrastructure, fiber connections, and an entrance facility.
Established Industrial Site
Located within the county’s existing commerce park.
Access to Existing Infrastructure
Positioned near electrical transmission, water, and fiber infrastructure along Highway 460.
Economic estimates are based on the 2025 Mangum Economics Impact Study. Actual results will depend on development and occupancy.
well-designed system
The Appomattox Data Hub is a proposed campus of six data center buildings, planned in phases at the Appomattox Center for Business and Commerce.
This website provides a place for residents to learn about the project and its potential impact on the county.
436
Acres at Appomattox Center for Business and Commerce
6
Different buildings planned across three development phases
~200
Direct, permanent operational jobs at full occupancy
$65.8M
Estimated annual local tax revenue at full buildout
community benefits
What this investment could mean for Appomattox
A lasting source of local revenue
The campus is projected to generate more than $10 million in annual local tax revenue with the first building, growing to approximately $65.8 million annually at full buildout. That revenue could help support county services and community priorities.
Permanent career opportunities
At full occupancy, the campus is expected to support approximately 200 direct operational jobs. AVAIO will work with local technical colleges to develop training pathways that prepare area residents for careers at the campus.
Opportunities for local businesses
Construction and ongoing operations would create demand for suppliers and service providers, including construction trades, equipment vendors, landscaping, janitorial services, logistics, and professional services.
Construction Employment
During peak development years, the project is estimated to support more than 4,500 total jobs through construction, operations, and related economic activity.
A lasting source of local revenue
The campus is projected to generate more than $10 million in annual local tax revenue with the first building, growing to approximately $65.8 million annually at full buildout. That revenue could help support county services and community priorities.
Permanent career opportunities
At full occupancy, the campus is expected to support approximately 200 direct operational jobs. AVAIO will work with local technical colleges to develop training pathways that prepare area residents for careers at the campus.
Opportunities for local businesses
Construction and ongoing operations would create demand for suppliers and service providers, including construction trades, equipment vendors, landscaping, janitorial services, logistics, and professional services.
Construction Employment
During peak development years, the project is estimated to support more than 4,500 total jobs through construction, operations, and related economic activity.
development timeline
A phased approach to development
Phase 1
Planned for 2027–2028
One initial data center building in the northeast portion of the campus, along with partial construction of the on-site substation in the southeast corner.
Phase 1
Planned for 2029-2030
Three additional buildings in the northern and central portions of the campus.
phase 3
Planned for 2030 and beyond
Two additional buildings in the southwest portion of the campus.
Each building is currently planned at approximately 310,000 square feet across two stories. Dates reflect the preliminary development schedule.
FAQs
Your questions, answered
Everything you need to know about the Appomattox project, in one place. If your question isn’t answered below, reach out and we'll get back to you.
A data center is a facility that houses computers and networking equipment used to store, process, and transmit digital information. These facilities support online services used by businesses, public institutions, and individuals.
Why this location?
The site is an established business and commerce park with industrial zoning and access to existing electrical, water, and fiber infrastructure.
How many permanent jobs could this create?
The first building is expected to create more than 30 direct operational jobs. At full occupancy, the campus is projected to support approximately 200 direct permanent jobs, plus additional employment through suppliers and related local spending.
What are the potential tax benefits?
The 2025 economic impact study estimates more than $10 million in annual local tax revenue with the first building and approximately $65.8 million annually at full buildout.
How much water would the campus use?
Phase 1 is expected to use less than than the average fast-food restaurant. The air-cooled system will consume no water for cooling. Water will primarily serve restrooms, break rooms, and other everyday building needs.
Who would pay for the on-site substation?
AVAIO would pay 100% of the cost of the on-site substation infrastructure.
Would the campus create noise?
AVAIO is committed to being a good neighbor and has conducted noise studies and incorporated multiple design features to ensure noise levels are not a disturbance to our community. The project incorporates multiple measures that go above and beyond what is required by code. The facility will include acoustic materials and insulated panels to reduce noise transmission. The emergency backup generators will be fully enclosed twice over, both within the manufacturer's noise-buffering housing and again within a secondary external structure. The facility will be set back more than {XXX] feet from the nearest residence. AVAIO’s design uses a closed-loop cooling system and so does not have the large evaporative cooling fans that drive the noise at less sustainable data centers.
When would construction begin?
The preliminary schedule places the first phase in 2027–2028, with later phases planned through 2030 and beyond. The schedule may change as the project progresses.
Contact
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"This represents a major opportunity for economic growth and technological advancement in our community."
— Garet Bosiger
Chairman Appomattox County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
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