Stack Files Permits for $100bn ‘Project Crossroads’ Data Center Campus in Berry Hill, Virginia

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The ‘Project Crossroads’ data center campus promises to completely reshape the economic landscape of Southside Virginia. Stack Infrastructure recently submitted extensive joint permit applications detailing an unprecedented $100 billion investment. Spanning the sprawling Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, this bold initiative will eventually house 21 cutting-edge AI facilities. Decades of gradual public and private investments previously prepared this 3,528-acre megasite for exactly this moment. By securing nearly 3,000 acres, Stack has officially triggered the largest private single-investment commitment ever recorded by the state. This colossal undertaking is expected to deliver over 2,500 high-paying jobs during the next twenty years. Despite this development, data centers across the US seem to be facing challenges that are leading to either their delay or cancellation. 

Outlook on the ‘Project Crossroads’ Data Center

Fueling an artificial intelligence campus of this magnitude requires staggering amounts of electricity. According to the recently filed permits, the Project Crossroads data center campus will demand up to 3,000 megawatts of power at full build-out. To put that into perspective, this capacity rivals the output of multiple conventional nuclear power plants combined. Stack plans to handle this massive load primarily through robust on-site energy generation across two dedicated campuses. By relying heavily on natural gas pipelines and localized generation, the developer aims to avoid overwhelming the existing public grid. Additionally, crews will construct a new 150-megawatt electrical substation, which is expected to become operational by 2028.

Water Usage and Conservation Efforts

Beyond immense power needs, hyperscale data centers traditionally consume vast quantities of water for cooling. However, Pittsylvania County officials remain confident that this project will not deplete local resources or harm ratepayers. Stack’s permit application outlines a peak capacity requirement of 7 million gallons of water daily. Fortunately, the nearby city of Eden, North Carolina, possesses roughly 13 million gallons of unused daily capacity. By tapping into this stranded municipal supply, developers avoid drawing from fragile underground groundwater wells entirely. To further mitigate environmental impacts, Stack plans to place a permanent, legally binding conservation easement protecting 300 acres along the Dan River.

Project Overview

• Project Value: Up to $100 Billion
• Location: Berry Hill Megasite, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
• Developer: Stack Infrastructure
• Status: Applications filed for construction and environmental permitting

Scope

• 21-building artificial intelligence data center campus
• Two dedicated on-site power generation campuses totaling 205 acres
• New 150-megawatt electrical substation
• Long-term phased construction across 1,715 developable acres

Project Highlights

• Represents the largest economic development deal in Southside Virginia’s history
• Generates up to $48 million in annual property taxes for the county
• Requires 3,000 megawatts of power and 7 million gallons of water daily
• Protects 300 acres of the Dan River through a permanent conservation easement

Key Developments

• Stack officially submitted thousands of pages of permitting information to state agencies
• Pittsylvania County fast-tracked special heavy industrial zoning changes earlier this year
• The city of Eden agreed to supply up to 6 million gallons of water daily
• The developer finalized land sales claiming nearly 3,000 acres at the megasite

Key Challenges

• Generating an unprecedented 3,000 megawatts of electricity mostly on-site
• Minimizing severe environmental impacts across 212 acres of existing wetlands
• Calming public fears regarding massive water consumption and utility grid strain
• Sustaining phased, aggressive construction momentum over a 15-year timeline

Outlook

• The 150-megawatt substation targets full operational status by 2028
• The campus will swiftly become Pittsylvania County’s largest taxpayer
• Multi-agency construction and environmental permits are currently under review
• Southside Virginia will firmly establish itself as a premier destination for AI infrastructure