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PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Data Center Timeline Creates Mismatch with School Capital Needs

Chesterfield County schools need to fund construction and renovations starting in 2027, but Google's three data center campuses won't generate meaningful property tax revenue until after 2035, forcing the county to rely on a sales tax referendum rather than data center revenue for near-term school capital needs.

Sep 17, 2026Chesterfield on Point
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Chesterfield Schools Say They Need $850M Over Next Decade

Chesterfield County Public Schools released a capital needs assessment identifying $850 million in required facility improvements over the next decade, with the district seeking voter approval of a 1% sales tax increase in November to help fund the work.

Aug 18, 2026The Richmonder
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

West Ridge High School Reaches Construction Milestone

Chesterfield County celebrated the structural completion of West Ridge High School, its first new high school in 20 years, with a topping-off ceremony on June 16, 2026.

Jul 1, 2026Chesterfield County Public Schools (YouTube)
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Supervisor Hylton Discusses 2026 County Priorities, Dale District Projects

Interim Dale District Supervisor Dr. LeQuan Hylton discusses the county's 2026 priorities, emphasizing education investment, infrastructure development, and public safety in the context of major school construction projects underway in his district.

Jun 17, 2026Chesterfield County (YouTube)
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

West Ridge High School reaches construction milestone

Chesterfield County celebrated a major construction milestone at West Ridge High School on Duval Road, marking the progression toward the opening of the county's first new high school in over two decades.

Jun 16, 2026WRIC 8News Local