Data center campus · Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia
Project Flash
Withdrawn
as of Aug. 2026
Records obtained by residents in 2026 showed Franklin County talks with Crusoe about a 50 to 100 MW AI data center on 150 acres, likely in Summit View Business Park; the project was dropped in August 2026. Also known as: Summit View Business Park data center.
Power100MW reported · record
Site150acres
Who is behind it
ProjectProject FlashAlso: Summit View Business Park data center
Developer and teamCrusoe
End userNot found in the recordsNot yet named in any record or credited report we have found.
The record, newest first
A supervisor said the county had received word the project would not go forward. (WDBJ7, Aug. 16, 2026; WSET, Aug. 18, 2026)
Records obtained by residents showed an April meeting between county leaders and Crusoe representatives, a letter of intent citing 50 to 100 MW and a real estate agreement for 150 acres, at least 95 of them buildable. (WDBJ7, July 11, 2026)
Conflicts and open questions
- The real estate agreement refers to an undisclosed park; reporting links it to Summit View Business Park.
- No filing or vote took place; reason for the withdrawal not stated.
- Coordinates approximate, Summit View Business Park area north of Rocky Mount.
The full record
- Status note
- A county supervisor said in August 2026 the county had been told the project would not proceed.
- Power note
- County letter of intent described 50 to 100 MW, per reporting; under the 50 MW floor at its low end.
- Evidence
- News reports; primary records not yet obtained
- Size class
- 50 MW or more (tracker scope)