Make your voice heard
First, understand county lines and how that's driving what's happening. Wyndham lies on the far western edge of Henrico County. Hunting Hawk Golf Course and the land around it that HH Hunt wants to rezone are in Hanover County. All rezoning decisions will be made by Hanover County.
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When a developer like HH Hunt wants to change the land use—in this case, from residential to a massive industrial data center—they must get approval from the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.
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​​Attend the Community Meeting at South Anna Elementary School on Nov. 17 at 6PM to make your voice heard!
​​Organizations, Processes & Timeframe
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The Hanover Planning Department analyzes how the proposal relates to applicable ordinances (e.g., rezoning from agricultural to limited industrial use) and long-range plans and summarizes public feedback. They schedule Public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors following applicant's community meeting. Per the Department (9/17/2025): "It is early in the review process, and there will be multiple opportunities for public feedback prior to a decision being made by the Board of Supervisors"
The Applicant (Developer) applicant schedules and conducts community meeting (Oct-Nov timeframe possible); in addition the applicant resubmits revised plans for an additional review.
Planning Commission meeting is held to review the case (earliest possible date is January 2026)
Board of Supervisors holds one or more public hearings; following public input the board determine final approval status.
The Hanover Board of Supervisors
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If you live in Hanover, these are your elected officials. You can call or email them with your feedback on the Hunting Hawk Technology Park proposal. Contact them and tell them to vote NO for:
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1. Comprehensive Use Plan – DON'T CHANGE from Future Residential Neighborhoods to Employment Center
2. Rezoning – DON'T REZONE to M1 to Light Industrial
​​Key Talking Points Against the Data Center Proposal
1. Health and Environmental Pollution (Air Quality)
Direct Health Threat: The project poses a significant health risk to the community, particularly children.
Toxic Air Pollution: The 300+ emergency generators are projected to create over 1,100 tons of air pollution annually , including 802 tons of NOx and 359 tons of CO.
Proximity to School: The site is only 0.8 miles from Shady Grove Elementary. This air pollution will directly impact the children and staff.
Known Health Impacts: This type of pollution is linked to increased rates of childhood asthma, reduced lung function, and an increased risk of cancer.
2. Noise, Light, and Quality of Life
Constant Noise: Hyperscale data centers operate 24/7. The operational noise is estimated to be between 70-96 decibels, which is comparable to the constant sound of a lawn mower or a motorbike.
Loss of Neighborhood Character: The project will create noise and light pollution , and other communities near such facilities have experienced a significant loss of neighborhood character.
Extreme Proximity: The proposed setback is only 150 feet—half the length of a football field. This is less than one mile from Wyndham residences. The buildings themselves will be tall, with a maximum height of 62 feet.
3. Strain on Critical Resources (Water and Power)
Massive Water Consumption: The complex is projected to consume over 1.8 billion gallons of water per year , primarily for cooling.
Threat to Water Supply: This project threatens the Chickahominy headwaters. Approximately 80% of the water used for cooling will evaporate , threatening the water supply for the 410,000 Virginians who depend on the river downstream.
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On-site Wastewater Plant: The proposal includes its own wastewater treatment plant , raising concerns about water quality and environmental impact.
Immense Power Drain: The 900 MW facility will consume enough power to run approximately 750,000 homes.
4. Lack of Community Benefit and Economic Imbalance
No Benefit to Henrico: The project is located in Hanover County , meaning impacted Henrico residents will experience the negative effects—such as pollution, noise, and traffic—while receiving "No known economic benefit".
Few Permanent Jobs: The document notes that for data centers, "Most job opportunities are only during construction phase".
Impact on Utility Bills: A key concern listed is the potential negative "Utility bill impact" for residents.
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5. Traffic and Cumulative Impact
Increased Traffic: The HHHunt proposal alone is expected to generate 2,921 extra vehicle trips per day , with specific concerns about traffic on Ashland Road.
Cumulative Strain on Infrastructure: This project does not exist in a vacuum. The area is already facing numerous other large-scale residential development proposals that will strain schools and roads, including:
1,600 homes ("Avenlea")
373 homes off Nuckols Rd
75 homes near Wyndham Forest
72 homes near Kaechele Elementary
6. Safety and Other Concerns
Hazardous Materials: The project includes on-site fuel storage.
Safety Risks: The presentation lists fire hazards , the threat of attack , and the risk of the project being abandoned as major concerns.