CyrusOne, a US data centre developer which operates five facilities in Slough and Heathrow, has shared plans for its latest centre in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.

LON6 will deliver 90 megawatts of IT capacity across four double-storey and two single-storey data halls, with a total footprint of 322,000 sq ft.

The data centre is expected to break ground in the third quarter of 2026. Initial power is due to arrive mid-2027, and the facility is expected to begin operation in early 2028.

“This development marks an important step in our European growth journey,” said Matt Pullen, managing director for Europe at CyrusOne.

“We’re thrilled to be announcing our plans for this new facility and continuing our growth in London.

“As demand for digital services continues to accelerate, larger facilities are necessary to provide the economies of scale that customers need, while also ensuring maximum functionality and mitigated risk of downtime.

“The UK market enables us to respond to these requirements, and we look forward to continuing our expansion and supporting the government to establish the UK as a centre of excellence in digital services for technology innovation.”

Peter Kyle, secretary of state for science, added: “This fantastic new facility will help to power many of our online tasks, from navigating with online maps to messaging and shopping online.

“We are committed to growing this vital infrastructure and giving the UK the opportunity to thrive in the 21st century.

“As a result of this new facility in Buckinghamshire, local people will benefit from the creation of 540 long-term new jobs, including roles in engineering, sustainability and security, and over 30 apprenticeship opportunities for young people.”

LON6 will target a BREEAM Excellent rating for sustainability, while the project will involve extensive landscaping works.

The campus is set to include a training centre with industry-specific facilities for employees and students.

“We’ve been working hand-in-hand with Apt, Atelier Ten, Cameo Landscape Architects, HDR, Ramboll, Cratus, Montagu Evans and Radcliffes Environmental on the proposals and designs, alongside Longcross Land, who provided investment guidance,” said Pullen.

“It’s been a fantastic experience collaborating with industry leading firms aligned to our sustainability and community focused vision, and we look forward to seeing the plans come to life.

“Additionally, we’ve received support from HM Treasury, the UK Department of Business & Trade, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, and the Office for Investment, which has been critical in progressing with the project and reaching this important milestone.”

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