A redevelopment initiative aimed at transforming a former landfill site in Iver, Buckinghamshire, into a state-of-the-art data centre has been proposed by Sequence (Iver) UK Ltd. This project, as first reported by the Bucks Free Press, marks a significant step towards enhancing technological infrastructure outside London.
The company has submitted a request to Buckinghamshire Council for an environmental impact assessment, a crucial step in the planning process. The proposed data centre would occupy a 16.5-hectare site located east of the M25, adjacent to Slough Road (A4007) and just south of the existing Iver Substation. Plans reveal that the facility will feature a two-story building encompassing 15,490 square meters, equivalent to approximately 166,755 square feet, and will offer a substantial IT capacity of 48MW. Additionally, the project includes the establishment of a 150MW substation to support its operations.
Historically, the site has been used for waste disposal, adding an intriguing layer to its redevelopment narrative. Sequence (Iver) UK Ltd is a collaborative venture between Astra Partners Ltd and Valore Group, the latter of which has been operational since 2013, involved in various real estate activities including ownership, investment, and operation. Notable entities under the Valore umbrella include Valore Capital Partners, focused on investment management, and Valore Ventures.
While Iver has not been traditionally recognized as a hub for data centre development, it is witnessing interest from major players in the sector. Companies such as Segro, CorScale, and Amazon are also pursuing data centre projects in the vicinity, indicating a growing trend in the area. This surge in development follows the government’s recent initiatives to open up additional land on London’s Green Belt, particularly aimed at accommodating more data centres.
