Hanover Planning Commission recommends approval for new data center project near Henrico line

The Hanover Planning Commission on Thursday night voted 8-1 to recommend approval for a new data center following months of debate among residents, county leaders and the developer, Tract.

The proposed data center would sit on a 427-acre plot of land off Mountain Road near the Henrico County line. The decision will now go to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for a final vote.

The commission's recommendation comes after two previous deferrals—one by the commission in February and another requested by the developer—to address community concerns regarding noise, traffic, and water usage.

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