Salford City Council has approved plans for a £250m data centre in the city.
The 6-acre, Peel Waters’ Halo West site is based between Eccles and Irlam, just north of the Salford Community Stadium.
Peel said it will “directly address the digital infrastructure needs of the UK, making the development ‘critical’ for the country’s future.”
“We’re really pleased that Salford City Council have recognised the need for this development at our Halo West site,” said Peter Linstead, Development Director for Land and Logistics at Peel Waters.
“Receiving unanimous approval from the planning committee demonstrates clear alignment between the public and private sector to bring forward innovative growth opportunities and deliver much-needed technological infrastructure within the region. We look forward to now the delivery of this development and the significant investment it will bring with it to the area.”
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The approved data centre features 12,000 sq. ft of offices, a 56,000 sq. ft data hall, and 63,500 sq. ft of plant. They’ve been designated as ‘critical national infrastructure’ by the UK government – the same status given to energy and water systems.
“Digital Land & Development are excited to be bringing the site forward for a next generation data centre as one of a number of projects across the UK, which given the increasing pace of data processing is driving the necessary requirement for the data centre facilities that house and support this need,” added Johnny Conway Director at Digital Land & Development.
“We would like to thank Salford City Council for approving this development which will be crucial for the UK to maintain its position as a global leader in technology.”
Peel stated that the data centre development would be fit for a low carbon future with the use of sustainable materials, application of energy efficient and circular design principles.
It will also have reduced water consumption and sustainable drainage as well as the potential to include heat reclaim and export for future district heating, which have all been designed into the approved scheme.
