General Information
What is South Brunswick Technology Park?
South Brunswick Technology Park is a proposed technology infrastructure development in the southern portion of Brunswick County, Virginia. Developed by Brunswick Infrastructure, LLC, the project pairs significant potential economic investment with planned infrastructure improvements and a commitment to the surrounding community.
Who is developing the project?
The project is being developed by Brunswick Infrastructure, LLC, a Virginia-based company whose three principals are lifelong Virginians from rural communities in the Commonwealth — including former Congressman L. F. Payne, who served five terms representing Southside Virginia. Engineering is being conducted by Timmons Group, a Virginia-headquartered firm.
Why Brunswick County?
The project site in southern Brunswick County offers existing electric transmission, natural gas, and fiber infrastructure, alongside available land. Brunswick County has long been underserved by Virginia’s broader economic growth and needs investment that creates lasting opportunities for its residents and businesses. This project creates an opportunity to connect Brunswick County’s unique resources with new investment, jobs, and tax revenue for the county.
Has an end user been announced?
No specific end user is being announced at this time. The project has attracted interest from potential hyperscale end users. The current focus is advancing the project through the public land-use process. Further information about end users will be shared when available.
What is the project’s anticipated timeline?
The project must advance through the appropriate public land-use, development, and permitting processes in Brunswick County. A construction or opening timeline is not being announced at this time, though we filed in October 2026 and anticipate the project to be taken up for consideration by the end of 2026. Sign up for updates to follow the project as plans progress.
What does the $100 million county water infrastructure commitment mean?
Upon local approval of the project, the project's development team will commit $100 million toward the development of a public water system to serve residential and business customers across Brunswick County. Final details, including the scope, timing, and service areas, will be determined in coordination with the county.
Transparency and Participation
Is the project using nondisclosure agreements?
No. No FOIA necessary. Unlike other developments, our team is not using NDAs when communicating with the county. We believe our project should be discussed openly so the community can understand the plans, ask questions, and make informed decisions. You’ll find all our project information right here.
How can Brunswick County residents participate?
You can contact the project team, share ideas about community investment, or sign up for email updates. As plans progress, the team is committed to sharing information, listening to community feedback, and addressing concerns.
Water Usage
Will the project use water-cooling technology?
Yes. Plans call for a closed-loop water recycling system, similar to a car radiator or refrigerator, or a similarly water-efficient alternative. A closed-loop system circulates and reuses water to move heat away from equipment, reducing the need for a continuous supply of new water.
The project will not use open-loop or evaporative cooling.
Will the project use local aquifers?
The current project plan eliminates the need to draw water from a local aquifer. We anticipate using water withdrawn from the Meherrin River within the county’s existing withdrawal capacity.
Energy Usage
Will this impact my power bill?
The project is being planned to meet its energy needs without increasing power bills for local residents, businesses, or others. Planned on-site generation is intended to supply a significant portion of the project’s needs and reduce reliance on the regional grid. Final energy arrangements remain subject to applicable approvals and regulatory review.
How will the project get its power?
Planned on-site energy generation is intended to meet a significant portion of the project’s needs and reduce reliance on the regional electric grid. The site also benefits from existing energy infrastructure. Any on-site generation will proceed through the applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and permitting processes.
Will the project impact the regional energy grid?
On-site generation is planned to reduce the project’s reliance on the grid and help avoid additional regional power demand. Specific generation capacity, technologies, and operators have not been announced. Final details will depend on project approvals and the applicable energy planning and permitting processes.
Will the project utilize backup generators?
Yes. Backup generators are planned to maintain essential operations if the normal power supply is interrupted. They would also require periodic testing and maintenance. Details about the equipment, fuel, and operating schedule will be shared as plans are finalized. Backup generation will be subject to applicable permitting requirements.
Preserving Rural Character
Will I be able to see the project?
The campus is planned with significant setbacks, landscaping, natural buffers, and screening to minimize visual impacts on neighboring properties and from public view. Based on these planned design features, we currently anticipate that the project will not be visible from any neighboring property once operational.
Will I be able to hear the project?
Significant setbacks, landscaping, natural buffers, and screening are planned to minimize noise impacts on neighboring properties. A sound study has been completed to assess existing sound levels around the site and inform noise mitigation planning. Additionally, water cooling technology can reduce reliance on fans, which has the ability to further reduce noise.
How much land will the project use?
The project site encompasses approximately 5,894 acres, including significant setbacks, landscape buffers, and screening to help minimize noise and visual impacts and preserve Brunswick County’s rural character.
Will the project generate more traffic?
During construction, there will be construction traffic activity to and from the site.
Once operational, data centers do not require the constant flow of delivery trucks or customer vehicles associated with many other industrial or retail uses. The only anticipated traffic generated would be those employed at the data center, which the nearby road infrastructure already has the capacity to handle. No new external roads are planned for the project.
Tax Revenue & Jobs
What kinds of direct jobs could the project create?
At full build-out, the independent analysis projects 2,752 direct operational jobs. Opportunities span security, facilities management, skilled trades, engineering, technology, administration, and support services. These are projected future roles, not current job openings.
What other types of jobs could the project create?
Beyond direct employment at the campus, the project is projected to support nearly 5,600 additional indirect jobs at full build-out. These could include jobs with suppliers, contractors, maintenance providers, and other businesses serving the project and its workforce. Construction would create additional employment opportunities as the project is built. These figures are projections, not current job openings.
How were the project's economic impact and job figures calculated?
The project’s economic projections are attributed to an independent analysis by Mangum Economics, a Virginia-based firm. The project’s economic analysis projects $215.5 million in annual local tax revenue, $4.8 billion in annual economic output, and 8,349 total supported jobs at full build-out. These are projections, not guaranteed outcomes.
How could additional tax revenue benefit residents?
New revenue could expand the county’s options for schools, public safety, infrastructure, and local services, and potentially reduce the tax burden on residents and small businesses. Decisions on tax rates and spending will remain with the county.
Have another question?
We want to hear from you. If you have a question we haven’t answered or would like to share your thoughts about the project, please contact our team.