Iron Horse Data Center Campus Cleared by Hanover Planning Commission

By Billy Briefman · August 22, 2026 · 2 min read read

Hanover Leaders Recommend Approval of Iron Horse Data Center Campus Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News The Hanover County Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday night for the...

Hanover Leaders Recommend Approval of Iron Horse Data Center Campus

Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News

The Hanover County Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday night for the Iron Horse data center campus, moving the massive infrastructure project toward a final vote by the Board of Supervisors.

The recommendation moves the massive infrastructure project closer to reality in Hanover County. The proposal now heads to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for a final vote, according to WRIC 8News.

Project Scope and Location

The Iron Horse project consists of a multi-building data center campus. Developers plan to build the facility on a site located near the intersection of Lewistown Road and Lakeridge Parkway, according to project documents cited by WRIC 8News. The development aims to capitalize on the region's growing demand for digital infrastructure and cloud storage capabilities.

Community Impact and Next Steps

The Planning Commission evaluated the proposal based on land use compatibility and potential economic impacts. While the commission provided a favorable recommendation, the Board of Supervisors maintains the final authority to approve or deny the rezoning and special use permits required for the campus.

The Board of Supervisors will schedule a public hearing to gather further community input before making a definitive ruling on the Iron Horse campus, according to WRIC 8News.

This article is based on reporting originally published by WRIC 8News. Channel RVA provides this coverage with additional local context for the Richmond community.