Hopewell City Denies Data Center Study | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Hopewell city officials are denying any involvement in a rumored data center study, after a local paper reported they collaborated with consulting firm Volterra Advisors — a claim both parties now firmly reject. The city insists no study was commissioned or conducted, and they’ve never spoken with Volterra. The firm’s founder explains “case study” was used informally, not as a formal joint project, and details remain confidential. The city also confirms no development applications have been filed for the site — the only recent permit was for demolition, hinting at future plans to be reviewed…