SEGRO has let a 20,210 sq ft unit at Slough Trading Estate to data centre specialist ATC on a 10-year lease.
The BREEAM Excellent and net zero carbon in operation unit, which is located at 160 Edinburgh Avenue, is fitted with a host of sustainability features including: smart building sensors to enable the energy-efficient operation of the building; photovoltaic panels on the roof, which will save 26 tonnes of carbon emissions per year; energy efficient LED lighting throughout; and a 55 sq m living wall on the front of the building.
Anna Bond, head of Western Corridor at SEGRO, said: “Slough Trading Estate sits proudly at the forefront of the UK’s data centre sector, underpinning the country’s digital economy and growth aspirations. This lease with ATC demonstrates how our cluster of data centres is creating an ecosystem that attracts a wide range of other companies, creating employment opportunities and contributing to the local economy.
“We’re hugely proud that ATC has chosen to grow its business with us and the fact that the company has chosen to occupy a unit that has benefitted from an extensive refurbishment which significantly improved its sustainability credentials demonstrates their and the sector’s commitment to low-carbon growth.”
James Carter, technical services manager UK at ATC, added: “This deal marks a significant milestone for our business. The state-of-the-art facility at Slough Trading Estate equips us with the resources to better serve our clients, particularly in the rapidly expanding data centre sector.
“SEGRO’s commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our own environmental goals, and we’re proud to operate from a space that prioritises innovation, efficiency, and ecological responsibility. We look forward to continuing our partnership with SEGRO as we grow our operations.”
