Ada Infrastructure has received planning consent from Newham Strategic Development Committee to build one of London’s largest data centre campuses in the Docklands area.
The 210 MW facility will be Ada’s flagship development in the UK and comprises three 70 MW data centre buildings in addition to a community multi-purpose facility.
The buildings have been designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent ratings and feature energy solutions such as air and liquid cooling systems that operate without water evaporation.
Jennifer Weitzel, president of Ada Infrastructure – the data centre platform of GLP Capital Partners (GCP), said: “This new data centre development embodies our commitment to driving positive change through the use of sustainable technology and materials, a robust environmental, health and safety program, and an ongoing investment in the communities in which we work and live.
“In addition to collaborating with local partners to provide job training and employment opportunities, the project’s future-ready design, including energy-efficient systems, net positive landscaping, and strict physical and cybersecurity protocols, will set new standards for safe and sustainable development in the age of AI.”
Nick Cook, president of GCP Europe, added: “We are delighted to see our vision for a large-scale data centre come to life at Docklands. We will continue to leverage our significant footprint across Europe to support the growth of our data centre and clean energy strategies.”
Robert De Jong, director at the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability at the University of East London (UEL), said: “We are pleased to note the significant public realm improvements that will be of huge benefit to those who live, work and study in the local area, as a result of the new data campus. These proposals are highly sustainable, in line with UEL’s own values, and have evolved to improve the design and architectural approach, as well as enhancing access to public space and the Thames River.”
