Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $4 billion private-sector investment tied to West Virginia's first high-impact intelligence center, marking one of the biggest economic development wins of his administration.
The Berkeley County campus in Falling Waters is expected to span roughly 1.9 million square feet at full build-out and deliver at least 600 megawatts of critical IT capacity. State officials said the project will generate more than 1,000 construction jobs and at least 125 permanent, high-paying positions.
Morrisey called the project a difference maker for both Berkeley County and the state as a whole, emphasizing the quality of the jobs involved and the long-term economic boost the facility can provide.
One of the strongest selling points is that the project does not rely on state funding. According to Morrisey, infrastructure and energy costs will be covered by the development itself, while state law ensures financial returns for schools, counties, and broader state revenue.
The announcement also offered concrete evidence that West Virginia's data center and intelligence-center strategy is gaining traction. Rather than simply talking about future opportunities, the administration was able to point to a major project with scale, capital, and jobs behind it.
For a state trying to connect energy strength with next-generation technology investment, the Berkeley County project stands out as a clear sign that Morrisey's economic development message is landing with the private sector.
Originally published by WV News
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