London: New data center proposed in east London, UK
Oct 20, 2022 | Posted by MadalineDunn
According to reports, a new data center is being proposed in east London, UK, on a 1.39-hectare site. Located on the western edge of the former East India Import Dock, the proposed facility could have a potential IT power of 30MW, with six halls each of 1,200 sqm (12,900 sq ft). It's also noted in the filing application that the data center would require a backup source of power "in the form of 18 diesel-fuelled generators of 3.3 MW."
The planning application proposes to demolish the current existing office buildings, currently occupied by Mulberry Place and Lighterman House. EID (General Partner) LLP is listed as the applicant for the project in the filing, while Simpson Haugh/Nicholas Webb/Savills are noted as architects and agents, respectively.
Although the application has initially outlined plans for a data center, with an expected BREEAM rating of 'Excellent,' in the long term, it also intends to deliver a maximum of 35,000 sqm (376,700 sq ft) Gross Internal Area of Class B8 (data center) floorspace.