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With technical expertise, as Government Advisor for Business, Energy, & Industry Strategy (BEIS) Rolton was instrumental in working with Salamanca Group to secure the £10bn investment to build an AI & Cloud Computing Data Centre for QTS, leading the planning of the UK’s first-ever Gigaplant Factory in Northumbria, on the former Blyth coal store/Power Station site.
Our in-depth knowledge of the location, including geotechnical & geo-environmental conditions and availability of utilities maximised and unlocked the value of this site for the alternative development.
The project team included Blackstone, a global property developer, QTS data centre operator and Salamanca, an investment and advisory business. Our technical expertise, practical approach and delivery-focused mindset played a key role in driving this transformational deal forward.
Helped by strong commercial and political support, we were a key part of the project team, facilitating the transformation for QTS, for their artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing data centre.
To support the area, part of the deal includes £110m investment into the local community. Northumberland County Council approved the first of five phases of construction works on the former Power Station site at Cambois, near Blyth.
The first phase of development works for a £10bn artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing data centre have been given the go-ahead.
US firm QTS plans to build 10 data halls over more than 133 acres (540,000 sq m) on the site, which will create thousands of jobs through its construction and operation.
Our Strategic Energy & Sustainability team also secured a supply of renewable energy for the site at 2.1GW.
Credit for photography: QTS, Data Centre.
We are delighted to announce that Darcy Edwards, Executive Officer to the Chairman at Rolton, has joined BEFA as a Young Leader. The appointment builds on Peter Rolton’s position on BEFA’s Strategic Advisory Board, giving Rolton a unique opportunity to contribute at two critical levels: through established industry leadership and through the experience, priorities, and fresh ideas of the next generation.
We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).
Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.
Rolton is pleased to have contributed to the newly launched industry report, ‘Built Environment Strategic Workforce Planning for 2030’.
The comprehensive publication stems from the latest INSPIRE event hosted by the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA). This powerful leadership forum was established by the University of the Built Environment (UBE) to break down professional silos, spark collaboration, and drive excellence across engineering, construction, and real estate.