Proposed
Summit Point data center site (Ryan Stuart Development)
A Virginia developer bought about 235 acres near Summit Point for a possible data center. It told the local utility board the site might need 100,000 to 130,000 gallons of water a day. No user or size has been named.
Where things stand: Developer bought about 235 acres in April 2026 and asked the Charles Town Utility Board about water and sewer.
🕒 Latest update (April 29, 2026): The developer presented to the Charles Town Utility Board, estimating 100,000 to 130,000 gallons of water a day.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNorthwest of Summit Point village and north of the race course; two high-voltage power lines cross the land, Unincorporated Jefferson County, Jefferson County
- 🏢 CompanyRyan Stuart Development
- 🌳 Size235 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromNext to existing FirstEnergy power lines; a new 500 kV line is planned in the same corridor.
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Who would use the data center, and how many megawatts? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will Jefferson County need to rezone the land? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will the Charles Town Utility Board provide water and sewer? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- April 9, 2026Ryan Stuart Development bought about 235 acres near Summit Point.
- April 29, 2026The developer presented to the Charles Town Utility Board, estimating 100,000 to 130,000 gallons of water a day.
🛰️ 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
- Data center in Summit Point: politics not as usual · The Observer (Jefferson County) · April 30, 2026
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