Google has unveiled its intentions to build a state-of-the-art data center in Botetourt County, Virginia. Known internally as "Project Raspberry", the plan was disclosed in a notice from the US Army Corps of Engineers' Norfolk district.
The ambitious project will occupy a 343.6-acre property within the Greenfield Industrial Campus in Daleville, Botetourt County. The proposed site will feature three data center buildings, each measuring approximately 300,000 square feet. Additionally, Google plans to construct three substations and a 28,000-square-foot office building to support the facility.
The campus will also include various infrastructure features, such as access roads, utility installations, parking areas, and stormwater management systems.
The notice has prompted the US Army Corps of Engineers to seek feedback from the public, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, Indian Tribes, and other stakeholders regarding the proposed development.
Google acquired 312 acres of the property in June 2025 for a reported $14 million. As part of the agreement, the tech giant committed to investing $4 million in community projects to benefit Botetourt County.
Botetourt County is located west of Lynchburg, near the Virginia–West Virginia border. While the county currently lacks data centers, Google's investment marks a significant step forward in expanding the region's digital infrastructure.
This announcement follows Google's broader strategy to bolster its data center footprint in Virginia. In August 2025, the company revealed plans to invest $9 billion in new and existing data center facilities across the state. This includes developing a new data center in Chesterfield County, expanding operations in Loudoun and Prince William Counties, and constructing another three-building campus near Richmond, codenamed "Project Peanut."
With this new development, Botetourt County is poised to join Virginia's growing network of data centers, signaling Google's continued commitment to strengthening its infrastructure in the region. Public and official feedback will play a pivotal role as the plans move forward.
