Express Distribution Park Ltd has submitted early-stage plans for a large-scale data center development on land between the A39 Bath Road and an existing solar farm near Junction 23 of the M5 in Bridgwater. The proposed site spans approximately 129 hectares (319 acres).
The facility is highly expected to receive much of the supply coming from a neighboring solar farm. The project is currently in the early planning stage, with no confirmed operator or detailed masterplan, and construction could take approximately 3.5 years if approved.
| Distance | Site | About |
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| 4.65 miles | Tata: Highbridge |
The Tata Communications Highbridge facility is a strategic Tier III data center and major Cable Landing Station (CLS) located in Somerset, UK.
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Express Distribution Park Ltd is a UK private limited company specializing in the development of building projects, primarily acting as a real estate developer and land promoter. The company is associated with the development of large-scale commercial sites in Somerset, including a strategic business park and a proposed hyperscale data center campus near Bridgwater. It typically operates at the early planning stage, securing land, advancing permitting processes, and preparing sites for future operators or end users.
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