Google Botetourt County campus
Google bought 312 acres in the county-owned Botetourt Center at Greenfield in 2025 for a planned three-building data center campus, and grading started in September 2026. Also known as: Botetourt Center at Greenfield data center.
Who is behind it
The record, newest first
County reported grading under way; first building expected to be finished in 2028. (Botetourt County, Sept. 2026)
County issued grading plans and a land disturbance permit; work must avoid wetlands until state permits are done. (Botetourt County, Sept. 2026)
County administrator said three buildings are planned; water use of up to 2 million gallons a day from Carvins Cove was reported, with a possible rise to 8 million. (WDBJ7, March 26, 2026)
Supervisors backed a performance agreement the economic development authority approved June 20; Google's purchase of 312 acres at $45,000 an acre was announced. (Botetourt County, Sept. 2026)
Supervisors amended the zoning ordinance so data centers are allowed in the park's RAM district. (Botetourt County, Sept. 2026)
Conflicts and open questions
- Coordinates approximate, placed at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield near Daleville.
- County page FAQ says grading would start in fall 2026 while its update section says it began in September 2026; status uses the update.
The full record
- Status note
- County site updates say grading began in the second week of September 2026; the first building is expected to be ready in 2028.
- Power note
- No capacity figure in the county page or reporting opened.
- Evidence
- Primary public records
- Size class
- 50 MW or more (tracker scope)