WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – Update:
Cadence, the general contractor for the AI computing center in Wythe County, announced Monday that it was mobilized on site to support early phase preparation activities for the project.
“Cadence approaches this work with the steady discipline and clear vision a project like this deserves. I value their partnership and the leadership they are bringing to the build at Progress Park” said Robert Noll, CEO Solis Arx.
As planning continues, Cadence is committed to engaging with the local workforce, technical schools, subcontractors, and businesses throughout the region. “The chief goal for economic development is to support opportunities that will benefit our community for years to come. We know that our region’s businesses and skilled workforce are valuable resources for Cadence and its partners in this complex and significant project” said David Manley, Executive Director of the Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County.
Cadence said that it looks forward to supporting the Commonwealth and the County as they advance long-term investment in Progress Park.
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A new AI computing center will make its way to Wythe County.
County officials and Solis Arx, a developer of digital infrastructure, confirmed on Friday that an “AI computing campus” will be coming to Progress Park in Wythe County.
Brian W. Vaught, Chair of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors, said projects like this will “expand [the county’s] ability to improve infrastructure and public services, such as school improvements and public safety funding, without additional tax pressure on local families.”
“This carefully considered, significant capital investment will strengthen Wythe County’s tax base and support long-term growth in our local economy.”
Brian W. Vaught, Chair of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors
Michael D. Cole, the Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County Board Chair, said that jobs created by this center will provide employment for all skill levels.
David Manley, the Executive Director of the Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County, said the site is “a comfortable distance from the closest residential neighbors at over a mile away.”
This all comes as data centers have also worked to make their way into other areas in our region, such as Google’s proposed center in Botetourt County.