| Current | Under Construction | Potential Expansion | Total at Full Buildout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building SqFt: | ||||
| Gross SqFt: | 775,000 (est) | 460,000 (est) | 1,235,000 (est) | |
| Usable SqFt: | ||||
| Office SqFt: | ||||
| Power (MW): | 75.00 (est) | 46.00 (est) | 121.00 (est) |
Began in 2014, Microsoft's campus on the Agriport A7 in the Noord Holland province will cost up to 2 billion euros when complete.
In 2015, the first phase of the data center became operational; the second phase in 2017. Third phase was completed in 2018. The forth is currently under construction.
There are 9 main data center buildings, 4 smaller buildings, and 2 large facilities under construction. See the campus map in the photo section below. Note, the sqft is estimated, and not an official number.
| Building | Estimated SqFt | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed | 225,000 | |
| 6AZA | 65,000 | |
| 6AZB | 65,000 | |
| 6AZC | 65,000 | |
| 6AZD | 65,000 | |
| 7AZA | 65,000 | |
| 7AZB | 65,000 | |
| 7AZC | 65,000 | |
| 7AZD | 65,000 | |
| 4 small bldgs (7,500 sqft each) | 30,000 | 7,500 sqft each |
| Expansion #1 | 230,000 | Two stories with 115,000 for each floor plate |
| Expansion #2 | 230,000 | Two stories with 115,000 for each floor plate |
| Distance | Site name | SqFt | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21 miles | CyrusOne Middenmeer, Netherlands | ||
| 1.79 miles | Google Middenmeer, Netherlands |
North Amsterdam Data Center Campus Economic Impact Study by the Digital Gateway to Europe and Agriport A7 BV
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