Data Center Overview Presented by: Prince William County, VA, Department of Economic Development
Prince William County Snapshot 437,686 Population* Less than 20 miles from Washington, DC Access to 75% of Northern VA’s 1.1M workforce - within a short commute 20 minutes drive from Dulles International Airport Reverse commute along two interstates I-95 & I-66 AAA bond rating from all 3 rating agencies Home to Marine Corps Base Quantico Population median age of 33.7 years $98,071 Median household income Low Unemployment rate – (3.8% as of Sept. 2015) 120,825 At-place employment (as of Q1 2015) #8 Nationwide for job growth (CNN Money 2013) Virginia’s 2nd largest and 4th fastest growing county 321,400
Versatile & Cost-effective Location Options Cost competitive in the National Capital Region Existing office, flex, industrial and data center facilities Available large acreage sites for development Redevelopment opportunities along I-95 corridor and in Innovation Park 7 commuter rail stops on two rail lines Quick access to Dulles International, Reagan National and Manassas Regional Airports I-95 corridor bookended by Marine Corps Base Quantico to the south and Ft. Belvoir to the north
Data Centers Prince William Advantages redundant power supply multiple fiber providers lowest data center taxes in Northern Virginia expedited development process built-to-suit opportunities and existing data center facilities with space for lease over 2.0 million square feet of data centers constructed in PWC since 2000 Data Center Economic Development Announcements 24 announcements $4.3 billion in capital investment 2.3 million square feet
Robust Fiber & Power Deployment
Fiber Pathways, Existing Facilities & Potential Data Center Sites Verizon/ Terremark Colo Innovation Exec. Ctr & Pyramid Pl. COPT DC-6 Innovation Hornbaker Manassas Corp Center
Latency From Manassas to: Ashburn - .17 milliseconds Prince William County has dedicated fiber connections with virtually no latency: From Manassas to: Ashburn - .17 milliseconds Ft. Meade - .32 milliseconds New York City - 1.97 milliseconds
Workforce Accessibility 75% of Northern Virginia’s 1.2 million workers live within a 30 minute commute to the center of Prince William County during rush-hour.
Virginia’s Power Rates 40% Lower than U.S. Average
Data Center Tax Savings Effective tax on $1 million over 5 years: $15,000 (1/3 old rate) Tax Year Depreciation Rate Effective Tax on $1 million Year 1 50% of Original Cost $6,250 Year 2 35% of Original Cost $4,375 Year 3 20% of Original Cost $2,500 Year 4 10% of Original Cost $1,250 Year 5 5% of Original Cost $625 Computer Equipment & Peripherals $1.25 per $100 of assessed value Updated: August 2015
Data Center Tax Savings
Virginia Data Center Sales & Use Tax Exemptions Make a new capital investment of at least $150 million Create 50 new jobs The jobs must pay at least one and one-half times the prevailing average wage for the locality in which it locates Colocation data center facilities may aggregate the capital investment and new job requirements among the data center owner and its tenants in order to meet the thresholds. .
Fast-Track Permitting for Targeted Projects Reduced Site Fees 50% reduction in site fees available for eligible projects. Fast-track permitting Priority status ensures site plan and building plan reviews are expedited. Dedicated Project Manager A project manager is assigned by development services to guide you through the County’s development processes and assist you with your project needs. More than simply a liaison or point-of-contact, your project manager integrates the efforts of your team and the County’s team with the shared goal of a successfully completed project. NOTE: Not all projects will be eligible for fast-track permitting. Targeted Status is awarded at the discretion of the Department of Economic Development and the Board of County Supervisors based on board-adopted eligibility guidelines.
Select Data Center Location Options
Freedom Innovation Center Site Details Address: 9534 Godwin Dr. Manassas VA 20110 Acreage: 45 ac. for Build to Suit lease Zoning: M-2 Zoned (Light Industrial) Nearest Arterial: University Blvd. / Godwin Dr. Power Provider NOVEC - 2 separate transmission lines from separate sets of substations Nearest Substation On-Site Capacity 200-300 MW sub Price TBD
10601 Pyramid Place Site Details Address: 1601 Pyramid Place Entitled, shovel ready technology site with adjoining 200 MW redundant substation pad ready. Site Details Address: 1601 Pyramid Place Manassas VA Acreage: 22.743 acres Zoning: M2 Zoned (Light Industrial with Tech Overlay District Nearest Arterial: Rt. 234 Prince William Pkwy Power Provider NOVEC – 2 separate transmission lines from separate sets of substations Nearest Substation Adjacent Capacity 200 to 300 MW sub Price TBD
COPT DC-6 – Existing Colo Facility Site Details Address: 9651 Hornbaker Rd. Manassas VA 20109 Acreage: 19.5 acres – existing building Zoning: PBD Zoned (Planned Business) Nearest Major Arterial: Hornbaker Rd. / Rt. 28 Power Provider NOVEC Nearest Substation 5,300 ft. Capacity 30 + MW
Manassas Corporate Center 1.5 Million Sq. Ft. Data Center Campus 5 buildings on 100 acres. Dedicated substation on-site with redundant distribution Site Details Address: 10101 Harry J. Parrish Blvd. Manassas VA 20110 Acreage: 100 acres Zoning: M/T Zoned (Industrial / Transportation) Nearest Major Arterial: Rt. 234 Prince William Pkwy / Clover Hill Rd. Power Provider Dominion VA Power Nearest Substation Adjacent Capacity 200 MW on-sight Price Lease & Colo Opportunities
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