Bring a best-in-class economic development to Stokes County, NC
Project Delta is a forward-thinking, community oriented approach to digital infrastructure. With a team committed to excellence, we are bringing modern digital infrastructure to Stokes County thoughtfully and responsibly.
Welcome to Project Delta.
Infrastructure Improvements
Infrastructure improvements are minimized by locating near an existing Duke Energy generation facility (Belews Creek).
New substations and transmission upgrades are paid for entirely (100%) by the developer, ensuring reliable power without passing the costs to ratepayers.
Modern closed-loop water cooling systems keep daily water use limited. They work like your home refrigerator or car cooling system. Closed-loop systems require a one-time fill up and then the building uses only as much water as the employees and contractors need - this is comparable to an office building and less than residential. All extended utilities will be done at the project's expense, creating added capacity for neighboring properties along the way.
With some of the lowest traffic impacts of any major land use - around 60 trips per hour - data centers provide long-term infrastructure benefits with minimal community disruption.
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Environmental Stewardship
Project Delta is sensitive to ALL types of wildlife on site, down to the most sensitive species including bats, flowers and butterflies. Construction schedules are planned to minimize impacts on ALL migratory species and local wildlife.
Buffer studies also guide development to preserve natural buffers around residential areas and property boundaries.
Operations are quiet, with noise levels similar to a standard HVAC system for a residential home - far lower than everyday sounds like cicadas, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, or trucks.
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Community Advantages
Data centers are quiet, secure neighbors that bring significant tax (over $20M+ /year), high-paying jobs, and infrastructure benefits with very little daily impact.
Project Delta adds no capacity burden to schools, generates minimal commuter traffic, and draws limited water through modern, efficient closed-loop water cooling systems—making them far less disruptive than other land uses.
For Stokes County, the opportunity with Project Delta is to grow and diversify the economic tax base and bring high paying jobs to the County.
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Commitments
PROJECT DELTA WILL:
Invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Stokes County, creating a long-term technology campus and tax base
Generate $20M–$40M+ annually in tax revenue at full buildout, with minimal demand on public services
Create 250–500 high-paying permanent jobs (avg. ~$100K) plus significant contractor and supplier opportunities
Privately fund 100% of all power, water, sewer, fiber, and infrastructure upgrades
Expand local utility capacity, benefiting nearby properties
Use a closed-loop cooling system, keeping water demand low (50,000–100,000 gallons/day, less than the amount residential would use on this same land)
Be one of the lowest traffic-generating land uses, far below retail, schools, or residential
Deliver a low-impact neighbor profile (minimal traffic, no school burden, limited daily resource use)
Construct high-quality, secure, Class A buildings with buffers and limited visibility from public roads
Preserve existing tree buffers and coordinate with environmental and historical agencies
Maintain low noise levels (<70 dB(A)), in line with the daytime noise on site today, with monitoring and enforcement
Strengthen the local economy through job creation, education opportunities, contractor demand, and increased local spending
Align with existing Duke Energy infrastructure to support long-term grid modernization and digital economy growth
PROJECT DELTA WILL NOT:
Cause material traffic
Shift infrastructure or utility costs onto taxpayers or local businesses
Reduce power reliability - all upgrades are coordinated with Duke Energy and regulated by the NC Utilities Commission
Consume excessive water - avoids high-use cooling methods and uses efficient closed-loop systems
Will NOT develop along the Dan River
Generate significant traffic compared to other large-scale developments
Create major noise impacts - subject to strict local ordinances with enforceable limits
Burden schools, emergency services, or local infrastructure demand
Expose the County to financial risk - no public funding or borrowing required
Displace environmental or historical protections - subject to EPA and state regulatory requirements
Lock the site into obsolete use - buildings can be repurposed if needed
Project Acreage
of the current land will be reviewed by professionals and volunteers for endangered species and replanting opportunities
man-hours dedicated to ensuring responsible development standards
Development by
Leading Industry Partners
Our Project Delta Team has spent over 1,000+ hours to bring the best aspects of responsible development to bear.
We have worked with utility providers, civil engineers, consultants, and local officials to create the best development plan possible to bring digital infrastructure via a data center campus to Stokes County, NC.
Phone
704.773.5146
drew@engineeredlandsolutions.com
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