Work has begun on a huge £350 million data centre in Reddish, that’s planned to boost Greater Manchester’s tech and AI industries.
Kao Data’s plans for Kenwood Road got the green light from Stockport Council earlier in the year and construction is expected to continue until 2026. Spanning 25,900 sq. metres, the Kao Data facility will serve as a pivotal hub for digital storage and will be home to some of the UK’s most advanced computing technologies, including advancing AI innovation and cloud workloads.
The site was strategically selected to attract tech firms to Greater Manchester, shifting the focus from London and will be the North West’s largest data centre. The state-of-the-art facility will further cement Manchester’s growing reputation as a major hub for UK digital infrastructure and technology innovation.
Designed to be one of the world’s most energy-efficient facilities and powered by 100% certified renewable energy, the data centre will set new standards in the region for sustainability.
