Massive AI Data Centre Approved in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council has granted outline planning permission for a £10bn AI and cloud computing data centre in Cambois, near Blyth. Key points:
- Location: Former Britishvolt gigafactory site
- Developer: Blackstone (through QTS data subsidiary)
- Scale: 10 buildings over 133 acres (540,000 sq m)
- Job creation:
- 1,600+ direct jobs (including 1,200 long-term construction roles)
- 2,700 estimated indirect jobs in the local area
Project Details:
- Construction is expected to begin in 2026
- Council received £110m for the site
- Plans to create a tech hub in the area
Next Steps:
- Further planning applications are required before construction
- The council aims to use proceeds to create 5,000 additional jobs in the county
This development replaces the failed Britishvolt gigafactory project, which collapsed in 2023.
Source: BBC
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