AWS plans $6 billion Virginia data center campus
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is planning a $6 billion data center development in King George County, Virginia, at the site of the former Birchwood Power Facility. The proposed investment would establish a major new digital infrastructure campus, further expanding Virginia’s position as a leading hub for data center development.
The project is expected to generate significant demand for supporting infrastructure, including electrical substations, power transmission systems, water utilities, roadway improvements and site development. As data center expansion accelerates, investments of this scale are creating new opportunities for engineers, contractors, utility providers and equipment suppliers involved in constructing and maintaining critical infrastructure.
The development also includes a $10 million commitment toward a county career and technical education school, supporting workforce training and educational opportunities for the local community. The proposed campus highlights the growing relationship between technology investment, infrastructure expansion and regional economic development as demand for cloud computing and digital services continues to rise.
