Intelligent Data Centres Issue 71 | Page 28

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Pure Data Centres has announced the completion of the groundworks and substructure for its second facility in Brent Cross , London . The project , which will take overall capacity at the London campus to 90MW , will now move to a second phase , with the installation of steelwork for the superstructure .
To celebrate this significant milestone , a steel signing ceremony took place at the Brent Cross site . Pure DC ’ s employees , partners , investors and representatives from Mace Group , the General Contractor leading this phase of the build , took the opportunity to sign the steels before they were put into place , marking their collective contribution to this landmark project . This event highlights the collaboration and dedication of everyone involved in bringing this new facility to life .
LOUISIANA , US
Meta and Louisiana Economic Development ( LED ) have announced a
US $ 10 billion Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) data centre in North East Louisiana , a transformational investment that cements the state ’ s status as a major innovation hub and leader in the global digital revolution .
The 4 million square foot data centre , to be located in Richland Parish , will be Meta ’ s largest in the world . Construction on the facility is expected to continue through 2030 . Meta projects the data centre will support at least 500 direct new jobs in Richland Parish . LED estimates the project will result in the creation of more than 1,000 indirect jobs , for a total of more than 1,500 potential new jobs in the North East region . The company estimates 5,000 construction workers at the peak of construction on a 2,250-acre site .

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