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Menlo Digital Breaks Ground on 307,000-Square-Foot Data Center in Virginia

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Menlo Digital, a subsidiary of Menlo Equities, has commenced construction on its MD-DC1 data center in Herndon, Virginia. The two-story facility, which will span 307,000 square feet, will deliver 48 megawatts of critical IT capacity. The project marks a significant milestone in Menlo's expansion strategy, with the company planning to build multiple Tier 1 data centers across the United States. "Our portfolio now spans multiple Tier 1 markets, each designed to meet the power density, sustainability, and operational requirements that define the next generation of cloud and AI workloads," said Jane Vaughan, Chief Development Officer at Menlo Digital.

Key Takeaways:

  • Menlo Digital has started construction on its MD-DC1 data center in Herndon, Virginia, a 307,000-square-foot facility that will deliver 48 MW of critical IT capacity.
  • The project marks a significant milestone in Menlo's expansion strategy, with the company planning to build multiple Tier 1 data centers across the United States.
  • The Herndon development is part of Menlo's national development pipeline, which exceeds 1.8GW across Northern Virginia, Phoenix, Silicon Valley, Dallas, and Chicago.
  • The MD-DC1 data center will feature four 12 MW data halls, supported by 67 MW of utility power from Dominion Energy Virginia's Lincoln Park Substation.
  • Delivery of the powered shell is slated for the Summer of 2026.
  • Menlo Digital's portfolio now spans multiple Tier 1 markets, each designed to meet the power density, sustainability, and operational requirements of cloud and AI workloads.

Statistics:

  • The MD-DC1 data center will span 307,000 square feet.
  • The facility will deliver 48 megawatts (MW) of critical IT capacity.
  • Menlo Digital's national development pipeline exceeds 1.8GW across multiple locations.
  • The MD-DC1 data center will feature four 12 MW data halls.
  • The facility will be supported by 67 MW of utility power from Dominion Energy Virginia's Lincoln Park Substation.

Sources:

  • VerticalNews, "Menlo Digital Commences Construction on 307,000-Square-Foot Data Center in Herndon, Virginia" (November 4, 2025)
  • Information Technology Newsweekly, "Menlo Digital and Its National Development Pipeline" (no date given)
  • Dominion Energy Virginia, "Lincoln Park Substation" (no date given)
  • Menlo Equities, "Our Story" (no date given)

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