Proposed
Project Lightning data center at Wildwood Commerce Park
Also called: Project Lightning
After months of closed-door talks, Grayson County confirmed a data center worth over $11 billion is planned for Wildwood Commerce Park. Officials still won't name the company. The three local governments must all approve changes to the park agreement.
Where things stand: Officials confirmed it in September 2026 and say a deal is close. The company has not been named.
🕒 Latest update (Sept 29, 2026): Grayson County confirmed an $11 billion data center is planned at Wildwood Commerce Park; the park agreement is being changed to give the regional authority (BRCEDA) more power.
What we know
- 📍 WhereWildwood Commerce Park (shared by Carroll County, Grayson County and the City of Galax), Carroll County, Carroll County
- 💵 Cost$11 billion
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Which company is behind Project Lightning? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power and water would Project Lightning use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Was a secret deal (NDA) signed for Project Lightning? 🙋 I'll find out
- When will Carroll, Grayson and Galax vote on the new Wildwood park agreement? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Sept 29, 2026Grayson County confirmed an $11 billion data center is planned at Wildwood Commerce Park; the park agreement is being changed to give the regional authority (BRCEDA) more power.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Grayson County confirms $11 billion data center planned for Wildwood Commerce Park · WDBJ · Sept 29, 2026
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