The new campus, named VA4, will be located just over an hour from Vantage’s three existing Virginia sites in Northern Virginia and will span 82 acres.

Additionally, it will include three data centres totalling about 929,000 square feet, boosting the company’s state-wide capacity to 782MW and bringing its total Virginia investment to approximately $8 billion.

According to the company, the new site is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification and follows Vantage’s “sustainable by design” plan.

As a result, the campus will feature a closed-loop chilled water system to reduce water usage and liquid-to-liquid cooling with equipment capable of handling 100% of IT workloads.

The first building is expected to open in late 2027.

Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura, said: “As AI promises to transform the way we live and work, data centre development like Vantage’s VA4 campus is placing Virginia at the centre of it all. By moving at the speed of business, we are ensuring that these centres can begin serving communities and providing vital revenue for many years to come.”

“Fredericksburg offered a significant opportunity for Vantage to serve our customers seeking capacity and access to the resources of Data Centre Alley,” said Vantage Data Centers North America President Dana Adams.

“The region’s proximity to major metros, access to robust infrastructure and growing technology ecosystem make it an ideal location to meet skyrocketing demand.

“Virginia has been a cornerstone of Vantage’s North American growth since we first entered the market in 2017 and we’re pleased to expand our presence to Fredericksburg, helping establish it as a meaningful digital hub while contributing to the region’s economic growth and technological advancements.”

This comes as the company also announced the appointment of Christophe Strauven as its new chief commercial officer of North America.

Prior to joining Vantage, Strauven held roles at DigitalBridge Group, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Goldman Sachs and Boston Consulting Group.

Commenting on the appointment, Adams added: “Christophe’s deep institutional knowledge and proven track record working on the company’s most significant transactions make him uniquely qualified to lead our North American commercial organisation.

​“As customer demand continues at an unprecedented pace, more investment and new structures are required. Christophe’s strong financial background, keen understanding of our business and focus on value creation will serve us well as we embark on our next chapter.”

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