Community and impact
Jobs & Economic Impact
The shift from a vacant warehouse to a modern data centre will provide.
- Higher-value job creation long after the construction phase ends
- Adding £154m GVA during construction and a further £37-£57m per year in economic output once operational.
- Supporting £110.2m per year in local wages supported during construction and a further £27.5m per year once operational
- Producing £2.3m in business rates per year to support local services
Community Benefits, Skills & Employment
The development of this project is expected to generate hundreds of jobs during its construction and fit out phases, which will be complemented by a comprehensive package of support designed to upskill the local community, with an emphasis on fostering a diverse and inclusive future workforce for the technology sector.
Data centres are critical to the digital economy, creating highly skilled job opportunities in London and across the UK, providing the essential infrastructure that drives technological innovation, growth, and contributes to building a more inclusive digital society.
In line with SEGRO’s Responsible SEGRO framework and Pure DC’s ESG ethos which prioritise investment in local communities, the joint venture aims to establish a range of projects that will bring employment, educational, and environmental benefits to the surrounding area.
SEGRO and Pure DC are committed to delivering tangible social value for local communities through:
- Construction-phase employment: hundreds of roles for local contractors, trades, engineers, and support staff
- Operational employment: ongoing positions in maintenance, security, engineering, and administration
Skills initiatives: partnerships with local schools, colleges, and the OPDC to offer apprenticeships and training programmes