(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Two companies have submitted their plans for a new $1.1 billion, 820,210 square foot data center near Lockerbie, Scotland to Dumfries and Galloway Council (www.dumgal.gov.uk), according to several reports.
Data center operator Lockerbie Data Centres (www.lockerbiedatacentres.co.uk), a wholly owned subsidiary of Robison and Davidson, has outlined its plans for the Peelhouses Data Centre and Sustainable Village development.
If given the green light, the project will create up to 1,000 construction jobs.
The company’s plan for the 10-year build includes a 65,617 square foot business park and 750 homes.
The planned data center would offer a range of facilities, including a primary school, sports facility and community hall, as well as a new cycle route to Lockerbie.
David King, project director of Lockerbie Data Centre, says the “environmentally sensitive” data center would be partially powered by local wind farms and a biomass plant.
Additionally, the region’s climate would help to cool down the data systems, he says.
“We are delighted to be lodging an application for one of the most exciting projects currently taking place in Scotland,” says King. “And with a new business park and housing this is a major regeneration programme that will be of considerable benefit to Dumfries and Galloway. Feedback from the local community and a number of key people has been extremely positive and we would like to thank all those involved for their continuing support. We want to provide something encouraging for Lockerbie, with the support of the Council that will put Dumfries and Galloway firmly on the map as world leaders in data center provision.”
