Pure DC Brent Cross LON01 Expansion (LON01B2)
Status: Under Construction (Active live campus expansion; West Cold Shell phase awarded) | Location: Harp View, 12 Priestley Way, Brent Cross, London NW2 7AL, United Kingdom
Project Overview
Pure Data Centres’ Brent Cross campus expansion (LON01 / LON01B2) is a major £1+ billion GBP hyperscale digital infrastructure development located in North London, adjacent to the North Circular Road and Brent Reservoir. The expansion builds upon the original 20 MW Building 1 (LON01 B1) and introduces a multi-phase facility development across the LON01B2 East and West Shells, extending over 23,186 square meters. Once fully developed, the campus is expected to reach approximately 90 MW of total capacity, strengthening London’s position as a leading global data center market. Designed to support hyperscale cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and next-generation artificial intelligence GPU workloads, LON01 incorporates advanced high-density cooling technologies, including liquid and adiabatic cooling systems, along with flexible modular data hall configurations to meet evolving compute demands. A defining feature of the campus expansion is its innovative ecological design, featuring a world-first 7,400 square meter living wall facade covered with more than 750,000 plants. Built using a biochar-based substrate, the living wall is designed to absorb local noise pollution, improve air quality along the A406 corridor, and enhance biodiversity within the surrounding area. By combining large-scale digital infrastructure with sustainable urban design, Pure Data Centres’ Brent Cross campus represents a new model for environmentally conscious hyperscale development.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Pure DC Brent Cross LON01 Expansion (LON01B2) |
| Location | Harp View, 12 Priestley Way, Brent Cross, London NW2 7AL, United Kingdom |
| Status | Under Construction (Active live campus expansion; West Cold Shell phase awarded) |
| Commissioning | Q2 2029 (Building LON01B2 target completion) |
| Total IT Load | 90.0 MW total campus IT load (20 MW live B1 + 70 MW expansion across B2 phases) |
| Total Capacity | 90.0 MW campus total; LON01B2 extension adds 23,186 sq m gross floor area |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ Concurrently Maintainable / BREEAM Excellent & Zero Waste to Landfill Targets |
| Project Type | Urban Hyperscale, Cloud & High-Density "AI-Ready" Colocation Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | london |
| Population | 8.9 Million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 9.8 to 11.4 million |
| City GDP | £110.8 billion in 2023 |
| Per Capita Income | £69,077 in 2023 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 |
| Key Strengths | Global Financial Hub; Dense Connectivity; Low Latency to Europe and North America; large skilled talent pool. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Pure Data Centres |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Local Utility Grid Operators & Green Energy Sourcing Partners |
| Construction Contractor | Glencar Construction (Appointed EPC for West Cold Shell & core structural works) |
| MEP Engineering | Specialised MEP Data Centre Consultants & Engineering Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral deployment with dual subterranean Meet-Me-Rooms, diverse fiber entry paths, and direct low-latency routes across Central London exchange points. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid connections, redundant N+1/2N UPS systems, and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) backup generator plants. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 90.0 MW campus total IT load (70 MW added via LON01B2) |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / 2N distributed redundant topology with HVO backup generators replacing diesel |
| Cooling System | High-density precision cooling with closed-loop systems supporting direct liquid cooling (DLC) for AI racks |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access to major London internet exchanges and Tier-1 carriers |
| PUE Target | 1.29 average annualised PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% renewable electricity contracts; zero-waste-to-landfill design; HVO biofuel generators |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2020 (Initial campus acquisition & master planning approval) |
| Construction Start | Q2 2026 (Glencar awarded main LON01B2 West Cold Shell contract) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Building 1 fully operational (20 MW active) |
| Full Buildout | Q2 2029 (LON01B2 completion / 90 MW campus target) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | £1,000,000,000+ GBP (~$1.3 Billion USD) total campus investment |
| Funding | Direct institutional capital equity & private infrastructure project financing |