A lot has changed since our last update. Despite a significant portion of time since our last update being spent on planning ahead of the next phase of installation and implementation works (which made for limited photographic updates as a result), there’s now plenty to report on.
Let’s get straight into the major developments:
Preparations begin for the new high-load reinforced concrete slab, which will be home to the generator package and plant gantry for the Phase 3 extensionThe shutter work, expansion joints, spill protection and rebar can be seen in place here, ahead of a three-stage pour processThe profiling and finishing process is underway here, following the first pourFinishing work continues on the first pourThe second pour skips the centre section to enable easier access during the third and final pour processThe final centre pour is now complete, ready for finishing and curingA look across the completed pad, following removal of the form workA closer look at some of the detail baked into the pad, including pitted access for generator cabling (bend radius accommodation), and embedded cable routes as part of the earthing rod system, which was pre-installed ahead of the slab pour, to match that found as part of the Unit 6 generator packageThe new generator package arrives – we made of use of a specialist machine moving firm for transport and millimetre-accurate placementEach generator was lifted into position on the pad with a HIAB and then adjusted in place for an exact position, with ultra-fine tolerancesHere we skip ahead to a view of the full set placement, along with the newly completed plant gantry, which has been designed to allow for ongoing maintenance of the generators, as well as full generator swap out / replacement if ever requiredThe final open bay under the gantry here will be the position of our bulk fuel storage and pump system, which will be arriving later in the projectA rear view of the generator package, and how the previously shown detail during the form and pouring stage now relates to the sets as positionedThe entire facility, spanning from Unit 5 seen here, all the way through to Unit 7, has been fully resprayed, to provide a uniform finish across our entire frontageThe new generator package and gantry can be seen here to the side of the Unit 5 expansion, in a gated area that will house significantly more plant and supporting infrastructure as the project progressesThe full front span of NLE is now rather impressive (even more so with its new uniform finish), with Unit 7 seen furthest away here, its front entrance set back from Unit 6 in the distance – there will be additional wayfinding signage landing in this area in the coming monthsWhile the inside of the newly added Unit 7 remains empty at this time, we have been hardening the full site security since taking over this final adjoining unit in early 2026, with expansion to our building-wide CCTV underway hereOur external PTZ camera system (with auto-tracking) now extends across the entire perimeter, including Unit 7The perimeter of Unit 7 has been reinforced and had its razor wire installed, with full hardening now in place across the entire enclosed building perimeter – our landscapers have also cut back foliage and trees in this area, as well as around the full perimeter edge this summerThe upside of having a significant amount of empty warehouse space (ahead of conversion) is that we’re able to land plenty of equipment to site ready for eventual deploymentThe active side of the facility in Unit 6 has also seen some additions, including this new supplementary AC plant enclosure in the front compoundThis had been planned for some time, however a gap in physical works on the Unit 5 expansion enabled this type of revisionary work to take place within the Unit 6 operational areaThere are plenty of materials arriving to site now, across various active and upcoming installation routes – here we see the hung ceiling materials, which will be installed following the overhead containment worksWe also have plant arriving to site ready for positioning, which will be one of the next major phases of the build, after containmentTaking early stock of plant equipment enables final positioning prior to the installation of finished floor surfaces, which makes for easier access during the installation phase, and ensures that finished surfaces remain undamaged and required no added protection ahead of commissioning the spaceThe wall that will create the new meeting room has been installed here, with details added during this phase including overhead containment passthrough routes, plus pre-installed conduit for power, network and control systems – here the long corridor wall that will create the new offices is being marked outHere we see the complex corridor wall that has split the space into two separate offices, along with the meeting room at the far end – the large apertures are for glazing, and the overhead strut grid has been installed which will support overhead containment and plant, including the air conditioning units seen in place hereThe new offices can be seen progressed here, with comfort cooling installed, and the first wave of containment, in this case the basket grid that will support all overhead services in this area of the facilityThe new standalone directors’ offices will have solid, acoustically treated ceilings, and as such the comfort cooling here will be delivered via flush architectural slot diffusers, rather than ceiling mounted cassettesOur interior designer has been working some serious magic in these new administrative and breakout areas, which we’re extremely excited to see take shape in the coming months – we have lots of custom cabinetry work planned that will make extremely effective use of all new spacesThe new open office / secondary NOC within the expansion area is having all-new perimeter trunking installed, along with a full overhead containment grid above the ceilingWe have made some adjustments to the layout of the new LV rooms within Unit 5, based on design revisions, to accommodate an evolution to the initial plans for this area – being adaptable to this degree, even at the current stage of implementation, is a key advantage to having so much critical skill in-houseLining of underfloor apertures for cable routes enables easier fire seal installation following the flood cabling phase of the projectWe’ve added a test rig UPS to our arsenal of in-house infrastructure, seen here in the loading bay of Unit 5, which can be used to stage and test hot swap components of the APC Symmetra system prior to roll-out into active service systems throughout the facility – this includes power modules and battery trays
As already noted, a significant portion of the work undertaken in Q1 2026 did not result in output that could be photographed for our #buildblog, such as finalising electrical distribution plans, designing custom equipment pedestals that are now out for manufacture, and other minor works (such as setting out for containment) which wouldn’t have made for a particularly exciting update. As such, we elected to hold on the blog until we had some more substantial visual updates to relay. The good news is that we’re now at a point whereby these substantial updates will continue in force through to the livening of Data Hall 5, which will enable the return to a more normal schedule of updates.
We’re very excited to be entering the next key chapter of Phase 3, which will involve the positioning of key infrastructure within the new spaces, containment, and the initial wave of flood cabling, both underfloor and overhead.
As we enter 2026, we can now take a look back at what has been another truly fantastic year here at Netwise.
2025 saw advancements made ubiquitously across all facets of the organisation, as various large-scale projects progressed, along with the usual smaller-scale improvements and progressions felt naturally throughout the course of another year in operation.
Heavy investment continues in our future roadmap, as we again expand our total capacity in line with the ever-present demand for world-class data centre and connectivity services in London.
This elevated view shows the full extent of the London East footprint, following the successful integration of Unit 7 into Netwise control in late 2025
We’re extremely proud of the progress made throughout the last 12 months, from the big wins – like securing Unit 7 for Phase 4 of development at London East – to the everyday welcoming of new clients into our world-class facility.
Here are some of the main headlines from 2025:
We fully deployed Data Hall 3 – Data Hall 3 reached completion in Q3 2025, allowing for continued client deployments in the closing stages of the year, and into 2026. This resulted in the completion of Phase 2 works at NLE. The build process for Data Hall 3 can be found on our #BuildBlog.
We upgraded our Layer 1 wave capabilities – we upgraded our MUX infrastructure at all core nodes, resulting in the ability to deploy 100G and 400G waves between on-net locations. This enables higher capacity backhauling across our metro network, ideal for clients with very high throughput requirements between sites.
We expanded our node in CLL – early in the year, we increased our footprint in CLL from 3 racks to a 14 rack private pod, with the site now operating as a full Supernode, in keeping with our deployment architecture in THN and HEX/LD8.
The Phase 3 expansion project pushed ahead – as expected, much of the focus for development work in 2025 centred around the Unit 5 expansion, which will house Data Halls 5 and 6. This took a slight back seat as Phase 2 wrapped up, however progress continues to be documented as part of our #BuildBlog.
We secured further expansion space for Phase 4 – in the closing stages of 2025, we officially took over Unit 7 on the Datapoint Estate, meaning we now have full authority over the entire free-standing building on the south side of the estate. This had been on our strategic roadmap for a long time, even influencing design decisions implemented during Phase 1, so to see this come to fruition is perhaps the most significant milestone for us in 2025.
The real meat of 2025 has been spent on moving open development projects forward. Our multifaceted approach to development and growth means the gears are always turning on various additions and evolutions across every touch point within the organisation. This is in service of growing capacity at our London East footprint, and the continual improvement of service for our clients.
The onlining of Data Hall 3 resulted in the completion of Phase 2 development works at London East, with all four data halls within the currently active footprint now online and serving customersData Hall 3 – the final of four active halls to spin up in the current footprint – has now been providing service to clients since Q3 2025
Taking Data Hall 3 from shell to approaching half full in 2025 is no small feat, and we’re very proud to continue seeing such impressive uptake at our flagship facility. We’re building out new data halls just about as quickly as we can fill them at present, ensuring existing clients have room to grow, and servicing new client requirements without interruption or delay.
We closed on a deal for the final footprint as part of the London East property portfolio in Q4 2025, which had been a long-standing strategy since taking over Unit 6 in back 2020. The implemented design for Unit 6 – which now has all four data halls online – catered for flanking expansion options from day one, and with both Unit 5 and Unit 7 now under Netwise authority, this plan has come to full fruition sooner than we had initially forecast.
The arterial corridor positioning in the currently active footprint allows breaching for access and services, creating one single operating facility that will be scaled to 4.5MW at full capacity.
As with the active development underway in Unit 5, which will house Data Halls 5 and 6, Unit 7 will again provide expansion room for two further halls (7 and 8), becoming one single operating facility housing around 500 client racks, across ~38,000ft2.
Detailed plans for the new footprint addition are still developing at this stage, however it is expected to house two high-density halls suitable for the fast-changing infrastructure landscape we’re facing in the years to come.
A view of the adjoining Unit 7, as seen from the farthest corner of the front compoundThe newly acquired space is now ready for conversion when suitable, following initial base refurbishment works; we will be completing the expansion works in Unit 5 (Phase 3) ahead of this – there may be some cross-over on starting Phase 4 once we’re further along with Phase 3
General performance has again been impressive, and further underlines our unfaltering stability as a data centre operator you can rely on long-term – a very important factor to consider when choosing a colocation partner for your critical IT infrastructure.
We’re tracking more technical performance metrics than ever before. Our custom monitoring platform now has active eyes on over 10,000 sensors, nearly 2,000 in-service network ports, and over 1,800 device status metrics. Our network has grown both in capability and capacity, providing critical transit, backhaul and interconnection services across our five PoPs, and onwardly to various other operational locations and client premises.
The third-party carriers that PoP with us directly at London East have also seen a sharp uptake in direct-to-client service deployments this year, as the site further beds in as a high-demand location for those seeking alternatives to the likes of Telehouse and Equinix in the Docklands area when building out their own networks.
Operating performance metrics have also grown in scope, and demonstrate the impressiveness of our KPIs, which are themselves fundamental to our position as London’s most trusted independent data centre operator. By tracking a wider range of client account metadata, we can see that our average client retention time is 6.1 years for those beyond their initial term, and 6.8 years for those beyond two terms. Our longest standing client has now been with us for nearly 15 years, a true testament to the quality of our facilities and our services, and across all client service contracts presently in active deployment with us, we’ve achieved a whopping 872 years of combined service time.
With another fantastic year in the books here at Netwise, we can look ahead to 2026.
The year in front of us will see massive strides made on the Phase 3 work schedule, as the expansion into Unit 5 takes shape. We enter the year with major progress already made on the non-technical side of the new footprint, which has seen the new offices, meeting room and NOC taking form. The technical side of the build is to continue throughout 2026, with a view to onlining Data Hall 5 as quickly as possible, to provide expansion capacity in keeping with ongoing demand.
We’re excited to share these developments with you throughout the year ahead.
With focus turning back to Phase 3 in Q4, following the completion of Phase 2 in Q3, we have some updates to relay as the build schedule for Data Halls 5 and 6 begins to gain traction again.
Development work continues to see a certain level of distribution across both the operational side of the facility, as well as the new expansion. Despite Phase 2 now being complete with the onlining of Data Hall 3, we had an additional works list for the active side of London East, which will see the improvement of various functions and features throughout the facility.
Let’s get straight to the updates for Phase 3:
The new perimeter fencing and associated access routes have seen lots of progression since the end of the summerHere’s a wider contextual view of the new Unit 5 frontage, with the existing frontage of Unit 6 in view on the right hand sideThe view from the main east-side entrance to the Datapoint estate, looking across what is now the full extent of the London East facility footprintHere we see the turnstile installed for the first time, ahead of access control implementation in the new expansion spaceThe new vehicle access gate opening is now ready for installation of the 5-metre folding gate itselfThe new gate is now hung ahead of automation, and the full perimeter has had its razor wire fitted along the top to match that of the existing perimeterThis is the view of the new Unit 5 frontage from the main entrance of the Datapoint estate, following the completion of the perimeter (aside to full access control implementation)Access control integration is now well underway, which will enable the onlining of the main entry points to the new footprint, which all remain in a physical hard-locked state at this point – signage and panelling has now also seen completion in this areaAs part of this same work-set, the client entrance to Unit 6 (which will remain the main client entrance after the expansion project is complete) has been fully refreshed, with new panels and signage, as well as a new small package drop boxThe access control systems are being deployed in the front of the new footprint, which will ultimately control the entry and exit process on this side of the facilityA side access gate has also been installed, which will securely isolate the new external plant area from the additional parking facilities in the frontHere is a view of the side and rear perimeter as completedThe new vehicle gate is centre-folding to accommodate different space constraints on this side of the facility, unlike the sliding gate deployed as part of the existing frontageHere is an elevated view of the main entrance to the new space, along with the fencing installation in this area – the new logo is on it’s way to us for installation soonHere we have an elevated view across the active centre of the London East facility, and onward to the new expansion project – the newly added Unit 7 is just visible on the right hand sideThis elevated view shows the full extent of the London East footprint, following the successful integration of Unit 7 into Netwise controlThe addition of Unit 7 completes our footprint control strategy for the London East facilityWork on the new expansion project continues across a wide range of areas, including work on the roof which requires specialist access equipmentThe new door openings across the facility have seen progression, but remain in a ‘roughed-in’ state in non-technical spacesThe new openings have been framed out head of repair work to refinish adjoining surfacesIn the new office and meeting room area of the expansion footprint, first fix adjustments have begun to enable certain areas to be refinished, in keeping with their new use caseHere we see plasterboard being prepared to cover the block wall in the office areaThe new surface here will form one of the new private offices, along with the glazed corridor for accessing the rest of the spaces in this areaOne major component of making the new office and meeting space work is acoustic treatment – there have been many engineering meetings to discuss how best to implement this, as an additional layer to the main composite wall structureThe acoustic treatment in this area creates a new isolation barrier, which will form one side of a new access corridor, leading to the offices and meeting roomThe main sound insulating wall is approaching initial completion hereThe new office and meeting room area will bring a new visual language to our facilities, as we are working with an interior designer to really make this spaces shineThis view is from the new meeting room, looking down what will be a glazed corridor leading to the offices, breakout area and second NOCThis area will be the new staff breakout and kitchen area, sitting between the new NOC space and the offices / meeting roomThe breach points between the technical areas of the facility have now been trimmed out – this is the first floor breach pointHere we see the ground floor breach pointWe’ve also trimmed out the additional breach on the ground floor which runs between the front of house and the technical spaces on the ground floorThe racking in the new warehouse / loading bay in now complete, and is primarily used to store materials ahead of their eventual requirement as part of the build projectVarious materials are now being distributed across the facility – the raised floor materials for Data Hall 5 have now landed in the hall to acclimate ahead of installationThe technical spaces within the facility are set to see transformation in the early stages of 2026, as the containment works begin in full forceFurther apertures have been cut for cable access in various areas throughout the facility – here we see a range within one of the new UPS rooms, ahead of final trimmingSome of the new electrical boards have started landing ready for deployment in time
We’re naturally very pleased to see progress pick back up on the Unit 5 expansion project (Phase 3), given that this had to take a backseat during the close-out of Phase 2.
In the early stages of 2026, the build schedule will move more firmly back towards technical works, as containment will begin flowing in ahead of the main flood-cabling action.
Supplementary works on the active side of the facility
In addition to the main build phases / schedules, we’ve spent time on
Alongside the continuation of works for the Unit 5 expansion, we’ve also had additional second-path earth deployed on the existing backup gen-setsThe adjustments made here were of course non-service impacting, and result in an improvement to earthing redundancy as a safety improvement on this backup power delivery systemYou’ll now see multiple earth pits around the generator area in Unit 6The new earthing rod installation is an example of iterative improvement on existing systems (as opposed to a set-and-forget mindset), and undertaken by our in-house electrical engineering teamThe main client reception has seen adjustments to the check in area, to streamline the arrivals process ahead of some procedure changes landing in the new yearWe now have a twin iPad setup for our check in app, which enables faster check in for visits with multiple engineers, or where multiple clients arrive at the same timeWe’ve added to the building-wide way finding and fire exit route signage, with more to come in 2026We’ve added to the building-wide way finding and fire exit route signage, with more to come in 2026We’ve added to the building-wide way finding and fire exit route signage, with more to come in 2026We’ve added to the building-wide way finding and fire exit route signage, with more to come in 2026
We’re also happy to leak some preview shots of our new customer portal, which is under development and will be launching in 2026. This is something that’s been in the works for a while, a collaboration between our own team, as well as a UI/UX designer, and our development partner, and we’re very excited to get this pushed out to clients next year.
More on the Unit 7 expansion
As you may have already seen from our official announcement post, we have now secured Unit 7 of the Datapoint estate, which joins Unit 5 (our current expansion project) and Unit 6 (the live footprint), creating a single ~38,000ft² facility, and giving us total control over the entire free-standing building and secure compound areas.
Work has already begun on this side of the footprint, with the initial refurbishment works now complete, and the exterior perimeter bolstered to a pre-conversion state.
Initial refurbishment works have been undertaken in the new space, ahead of our own works schedule in due course – this readies the shell for conversion as the next phase of expansion at NLE (Phase 4)Refurbishment works spanned the entire footprint of Unit 7, including some significant layout adjustments internally to ready the space for eventual conversionA view of the front of the new space, as initial refurbishment works are undertakenHere we see preparations underway for the new perimeter fencing, to enclose the entire NLE footprint, which required adjustments to the demise line and external slab / drainageWe will be largely completing the Phase 3 expansion works in Unit 5 ahead of starting on Phase 4, however there may be some developmental cross-over later in the Phase 3 build cycleAs with both other footprints that make up the London East facility, the new space brings with it plenty of opportunity for expanded amenities for both customers and staff alikeThe new footprint is now back to the same matching baseline condition as the prior footprints ahead of their conversion – we’re very excited to see this new space come into the Netwise London East foldA view of the new space as seen from the corner of the front compoundTaking on Unit 7 provides masses of additional compound space, which has now been fully enclosed in our palisade fencing – this will have the razor wire and our own specialise access control automation added laterHaving full control of the perimeter, as well as masses of additional space for parking and plant equipment, is a welcome addition to the NLE ecosystemThe full-width frontage of our London East facility, which now encompasses the entirety of the south side of the Datapoint estate, makes for quite an imposing approach
We’ve had yet another incredible year here at Netwise, which we’re please to top off with a final build blog post update for our readers.
We’ll have another year in review landing in January, as is tradition, but in the meantime we’d like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. We’ll see you in 2026 for further progress on our multi-faceted expansion schedule.
We’re very pleased to officially announce further development and expansion plans at our Netwise London East (NLE) facility.
The ink is now dry on a deal which sees us take full control of the freestanding units on the south side of the Datapoint estate – occupying Units 5, 6 and 7 – adding another ~12,000ft2 of available data centre space.
The total NLE facility footprint now spans ~38,000ft2, and is expected to house around 500 racks across all active data halls once fully deployed.
Unit 7 joins prior phase developments at London East; Unit 6, Phases 1 and 2, and Unit 5, Phase 3 (the latter of which is still under development)
Initial refurbishment works are already underway in the newly acquired space, with adjustments being made to increase the front compound, and to install perimeter security to our exacting specifications.
This comes just 12 months after beginning work on our first expansion project at NLE (Phase 3), which is expected to see initial completion and client occupation in 2026, as Data Hall 5 comes online. The modular deployment of the initial expansion project will continue into 2027, with the onlining of Data Hall 6.
Updates continue to flow into our much-lauded build blog, which allows readers to follow along with a behind the scenes look at progress in active development phases. This newly planned phase of expansion works will flow into the build blog in due course.
The initial renovation works are well underway, to prepare the space for our future conversion works
We now have full operational occupation and control over the south side of the Datapoint estate, with both buildings either side of the active facility forming part of the London East footprint. This gives us full control over the entire freestanding building, with the full perimeter and all external areas now under Netwise authority.
The addition of Unit 7 will see the total footprint of the London East facility grow by nearly 200% since Phase 1 began in 2020.
As with both prior development projects, this new space will also carry with it a host of additional amenities for clients to enjoy
Plans for the internal fit-out of this new space are still pending. Early stage plans centre around an additional two data halls (7 and 8), which are likely to become high-density spaces to cater for increasing demand from the HPC and AI/ML sectors, particularly for inference applications that require edge facility locations in critical markets.
The new space will enable continued growth and expansion at our high-demand London East data centre, which sits within the UKs most important data centre ecosystem
Total power delivered to the site is to be significantly increased, with final plans and figures as-yet unannounced.
"This is an incredibly exciting time for Netwise, as we deploy further space at our flagship London East facility. The demand for high-quality data centre space in London only continues to grow, so ensuring we have maximum availability at all times - for existing and emerging deployment trends - is vital."
Matt Seaton, Director
We continue to invest heavily in the development of our portfolio across the board, as the market expands more broadly, placing increasing demand on the infrastructure that drives the modern economy.
Adding Unit 7 to our London East estate is the final piece of our property control plan for this location
This multi-pronged approach to growth and development within the organisation has been a cornerstone of the Netwise formula since day one, with an in-house team capable of managing a wide range of ongoing projects concurrently.
"Our aim has always been to take full control of the south side of the Datapoint estate. Adding Unit 7 to the London East footprint sees this plan through, giving us maximum flexibility over where we take the next chapter of the London East story. We're extremely excited to see continued growth here at our flagship London data centre. With Netwise turning 16 this December, we have much cause for celebration."
Matthew Butt, Managing Director
Having additional capacity available in London’s ever-popular data centre ecosystem is vital for growth-minded operators in this sector, as demand for critical infrastructure continues to outpace sector build rates. Staying ahead of the curve and building world-class facilities that clients from all across the globe can rely on is of paramount importance as we look towards the next decade.
You can follow along with early stage progress on our build blog – keep an eye out for updates as we head into 2026.
In this instalment of the Build Blog, we look at the closure of Phase 2 development works here at Netwise London East.
The updates here take us from June to present day, as the first new clients now prepare to move critical systems into our newly launched data hall. Data Hall 3 is the fourth and final hall to come into service in the active side of NLE, with Data Hall 4 launched ahead of Data Hall 3 (for various technical and logistical reasons), in mid-2024.
Phase 3 development works continue, as we prepare for the launch of Data Halls 5 and 6 in 2026, as part of our new expansion project. Updates on Phase 3 have slowed slightly as we turned attention to closing out Phase 2, and onlining Data Hall 3, which is now ready to receive incoming deployments.
Here are the update photos from the close-out of Phase 2:
Completing Data Hall 3
First we step back to the height of the summer, as the underfloor works are completed, ahead of cooling plant siting, followed by the commissioning of all key systems.
The under floor containment and cabling works are well underway at this stageData Hall 3 utilises the same under floor power delivery system as found in Data Hall 4, which is now approaching capacityThis view across Data Hall 3 shows the two eventual containment pod locations, on the left and right floor islands seen hereOne side of the power distribution system for energising racks can be seen here, as termination and testing works continueNeat installations are not only a visual delight, but make ongoing maintenance and testing much more straightforward – our in-house electrical team take great pride in their termination workHere we see more pleasing visual symmetry under floor, which often comes hand-in-hand with redundancy, whereby two (or more) identical systems are deployed in tandemOur under floor tray work is always a source of pride for the team here at Netwise, which is why we opt to install strategically-placed glass floor tiles once the hall is complete, to ensure this work isn’t covered and forgotten, and can be further enjoyed by our clientsSeeing newly laid and dressed cabling on expertly installed containment is always a joy for our team and clients alikeThe freshly positioned CREC system for Data Hall 3, now sat on their pre-installed downflow plinths, ahead of full commissioningAnother view of the newly landed CRECs, ready to be commissioned and tested, after some final cooling containment works in the surrounding area(s)The rear of the newly landed CRECs, as the backside containment and connections are set to begin, along with the finalisation of initial air filtrationOnce the final infills and containment tasks are complete, the primary cooling system will be ready to commission and test in full, including soak testing
After completion of the under floor works, overhead works (not shown here), and a few other ancillary actions to ready the space, we rolled in the racks and installed the containment systems for each pod.
Phase 2 works complete
Here we see Data Hall 3 completed and commissioned, with the first client systems due for deployment imminently, including expansion projects for existing customers, as well as new clients who have had space in reservation.
Data Hall 3 sits on the ground floor, next to the ground floor breach into the new extension (Phase 3), the door to which sits behind the temporary hoarding seen here – Data Hall 6 will be located just beyond this new ground floor accesswayThe completion of Data Hall 3 brings the Phase 2 deployment schedule at London East to an endThe temporary obscuring vinyls on the glass vision panels within the entrance doors have now been removed, signalling total completion of the spacePod 1 within Data Hall 3, now complete and ready to receive pre-reserved client systemsPod 2 shown as completed, which is also ready for new client deploymentsA view across from Pod 2 to Pod 1, with some of the power distribution on show in orange, along with the supplementary CRACsThe B-side ODF can be seen on the left here, which will handle all B-side connectivity distribution for client deployments within this new spaceA view down the full run of CREC units, now delivering controlled cooling to both containment pods at the highest possible levels of efficiencyAs with all other data halls within the active side of the facility, both pods each contain 28 pre-deployed rack footprints, with Pod 1 holding all of our segregated rack options (quarter and half racks)The inside view of each containment pod shows the floor grills, which will be adjusted as the hall fills, along with key monitoring systems, including temperature, humidity, pressure and particulatesThe A-side ODF sits alongside Pod 1, mirroring the B-side ODF alongside Pod 2 shown previouslyThe backside view of the cooling system post-commissioning, in a spun down state here (hence the closed intake louvres), with completed plumbing and drainage shown
We’re extremely proud to have reached full available capacity within the currently active data centre footprint at London East, following our initial build in 2020-2021 and subsequent modular deployment schedule.
We look forward to welcoming a whole host of exciting new clients into this space, and can now focus our build efforts back towards Phase 3, which will see the onlining of Data Hall 5 in 2026, along with a range of new facility amenities for clients and staff to enjoy.
Keep your eyes peeled for further Phase 3 updates soon, along with a big announcement about further expansion at London East beyond 2026.
