A new 15MW data hub is set to be built at Galaxy Data Centers\u2019 Redhill campus in east Surrey following approval from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.<\/p>\n
The development, located on the existing 3.1ha Foxboro Business Park industrial estate, will comprise a two-storey facility containing four data halls alongside an office block.<\/p>\n
According to a statement from real estate investor Castleforge, the consent \u201cmarks a significant step forward in the joint venture\u2019s plans to expand digital infrastructure capacity\u201d.<\/p>\n
The announcement follows the partnership\u2019s investment of more than \u00a3100m in the existing Redhill Data Centre campus in December 2024. Castleforge said the latest phase will involve a further \u00a3200m investment, bringing the gross project value to around \u00a3500m.<\/p>\n
The scheme has been designed to achieve a BREEAM \u2018Very Good\u2019 rating and will incorporate a range of low- and zero-carbon technologies.<\/p>\n
Waste heat generated by the facility will be reused on site, while the design also allows for future export of waste heat to a neighbouring residential heat network.<\/p>\n
Castleforge said the expansion responds to growing demand for digital infrastructure in the London market, driven by AI, cloud computing and hybrid workloads.<\/p>\n
Paul Leong, chief financial officer and partner at Galaxy Data Centers, said: \u201cThis planning consent is a pivotal step in realising the long-term vision we set out when we acquired Redhill alongside Castleforge.\u201d<\/p>\n
The existing Redhill campus spans 11,800 sq m across three buildings. And\u00a0Mike Adcock, head of investments at Castleforge, said: \u201cSecuring planning consent for our new development at Redhill is a major milestone in our plans to deliver high-quality, sustainable digital infrastructure to one of the world\u2019s most important data centre markets.\u201d<\/p>\n