SEGRO has announced further progress in its growing data centre programme, which now exceeds 2.5GW of planned capacity.
The company has signed an agreement for a new powered shell data centre at the Slough Trading Estate, strengthening its long-standing presence at one of Europe’s largest data centre hubs. The development will deliver 30,000 sq m of space across three floors of data halls, along with a rooftop plant deck.
Planning permission has already been secured through the estate’s Simplified Planning Zone, allowing the project to move forward efficiently. The facility will be built to high sustainability standards, with SEGRO targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.
The agreement also includes the provision of 50MVA of power once fully operational, with the customer contracting the supply directly.
In a separate update, SEGRO confirmed that it has received planning committee approval for its first fully fitted data centre at SEGRO Premier Park in Park Royal. The scheme is being delivered in partnership with Pure Data Centres Group.
The facility will benefit from 70MVA of incoming power and will incorporate energy-efficient design features, including closed-loop liquid cooling technology aimed at reducing water consumption. The partners will now continue working with stakeholders to finalise planning and secure a pre-let agreement.
Andrew Pilsworth, Managing Director of Data Centres and Strategic Partnerships at SEGRO, said the latest developments highlight continued momentum in delivering on the company’s long-term data centre strategy.
He noted that SEGRO’s established footprint at Slough Trading Estate, built up over two decades, combined with its planning framework, has enabled further expansion for an existing customer while making efficient use of a relatively compact site.
He added that securing planning approval at Premier Park marks an important step in advancing both the joint venture project and SEGRO’s broader ambitions in fully fitted data centre developments.
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