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BOCO County Conversations

Podcast de Botetourt County

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Botetourt County Conversations takes listeners inside the people, projects and progress shaping our community. This official podcast explores the work of local government through engaging conversations about economic development projects such as the Google Data Center Campus, major county projects, departmental updates, and the rich history that makes Botetourt County unique.

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episode Data Center Discussion: Economic Impact, Community Concerns, and Google’s Long-Term Commitment artwork

Data Center Discussion: Economic Impact, Community Concerns, and Google’s Long-Term Commitment

In this episode of County Conversations, host Brent Watts continues the discussion surrounding the proposed Google data center campus in Botetourt County with guest Clay Allsop from Google Public Affairs. The conversation explores why data centers often generate public concern, how media coverage can shape perceptions, and how Google works to address questions from local communities directly and transparently. Clay discusses the differences between large-scale data center development in Northern Virginia and what a rural campus in Botetourt County could look like. The episode also examines the potential economic impact of the project, including estimated annual tax revenue, how data center business property is assessed, and why local governments view these facilities as long-term investments. The discussion also addresses concerns about Google’s long-term commitment to the community, future trends in data center technology, and how advances in efficiency could shape operations in the years ahead. The episode concludes with information on where residents can continue following updates and learning more about the project. Learn more at: botetourtva.gov/Google [https://www.botetourtva.gov/google]

11 de may de 2026 - 10 min
episode Data Center Discussion: Power, Water, and Infrastructure at Google’s Botetourt Campus artwork

Data Center Discussion: Power, Water, and Infrastructure at Google’s Botetourt Campus

In this episode of County Conversations, host Brent Watts sits down with Clay Allsop from Google Public Affairs to answer some of the community’s biggest questions about the proposed Google data center campus in Botetourt County. The discussion focuses on critical infrastructure topics, including electricity demand, water usage, cooling systems, backup generators, and long-term sustainability planning. Clay explains how Google approaches infrastructure upgrades, how early planning estimates differ from actual operational water use, and what residents can realistically expect from the data center once it becomes operational inside the Greenfield business park. The conversation also addresses concerns surrounding backup power generators, emergency operations during outages, and how modern data centers are designed to operate efficiently and responsibly. The episode closes with a preview of the next County Conversations installment, which will explore public perception, community concerns, and the broader conversation surrounding data centers in local communities. Learn more on the County's Google website at  botetourtva.gov/Google [http://botetourtva.gov/google]

11 de may de 2026 - 10 min
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