Stack Infrastructure Plans $100 Billion Data Center Campus in Virginia

2026-10-21 economy

Chatham, Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Stack Infrastructure’s proposed $100 billion ‘Project Crossroads’ will feature 21 AI-focused data centers requiring 3,000 megawatts of power and 26.5 million liters of daily water in Pittsylvania County.

Stack Infrastructure Unveils Project Crossroads

Stack Infrastructure is advancing plans to construct a massive 21-building data center campus in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, marking a significant escalation in the region’s technological infrastructure development [1]. According to state economic development documents released on 20 October 2026, the project represents the largest economic development commitment of its type on record with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership [1]. The facility, known as ‘Project Crossroads,’ is expected to demand up to 3,000 megawatts of power and consume 7 million gallons of water daily, highlighting the growing resource pressures and capital investment driving the artificial intelligence and cloud computing boom across North America [1][3]. Permit applications filed by Stack Infrastructure reveal the full project scope for the first time, noting the project will be the largest economic development deal in Southside Virginia history [1][3].

Economic Implications and Employment Projections

The project anticipates a $100 billion investment over 20 years, creating over 2,500 jobs with salaries exceeding $80,000, and is projected to generate up to $48 million in annual property tax revenue for Pittsylvania County at full build-out [1][2]. This employment figure surpasses the previous regional record of 2,015 jobs held by the Microporous battery plant, representing a 1.737 increase in permanent employment commitments based on the minimum performance agreement thresholds [2][5]. Long-term projections suggest the investment could extend to $100 billion over 30 years, with the facility expected to generate significant economic activity that attracts businesses and residents to the area [2][4].

Infrastructure Demands and Resource Allocation

Infrastructure requirements for the site include access to 26.5 million liters of water per day and 11.4 million liters of sewer capacity per day, sourced primarily from existing municipal surplus capacity in Eden and Danville [2][4]. Stack Infrastructure intends to preserve 81% of the site’s 212 acres of wetlands and 50 acres of stream channels, while placing a permanent conservation easement on approximately 300 acres along the Dan River [1][3]. Power requirements necessitate the construction of two natural gas power-generating facilities, including a 150-megawatt electrical substation slated for completion by 2028 to mitigate grid strain [3][4].

Regulatory Landscape and Community Response

Permit applications were referenced as filed on 19 October 2026, following a fast-tracked zoning change approved by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors in January 2026 [1][3]. While the project moves forward, opponents of data center construction held a march in Danville on 19 October 2026 as part of a series of statewide protests demanding a construction moratorium [5]. State Senator Russet Perry announced plans to introduce a bill for a three-year moratorium on data center development, though Governor Abigail Spanberger has publicly opposed a statewide ban, suggesting localities should decide individually [5].

Sources

Infrastructure Investment Data Center