Pure DC appoints Glencar for 90MW Brent Cross data centre expansion

27th May 2026

Pure Data Centres has appointed Glencar to deliver the next phase of its Brent Cross data centre campus in North London, expanding the hyperscale +£1b development to 90MW.

Brent Cross data centre campus development by Pure DC and Glencar

Delivery of the final major build phase of this +£1 billion data centre campus

Pure Data Centres (Pure DC) has appointed Glencar to deliver the next phase of its Brent Cross campus in North London - a 70MW data centre facility extending to 23,186 sq. m and bringing total campus capacity to 90MW.

The new facility, known as LON1B2, builds on the existing 20MW Building 1 which is already operational on site. Completion is scheduled for Q2 2029.

Glencar’s scope covers delivery of the West Cold Shell, including piling and foundations, structural frame and connections to the adjacent East Cold Shell, concrete and slab works, staircores, and all envelope and roofing works.

The scheme is being delivered within a live operational campus, with Building 1 in operation and the East Cold Shell currently under construction. Glencar will coordinate delivery of the West phase alongside ongoing works, managing logistics and sequencing across multiple active construction zones.

A defining feature of LON1B2 will be a living wall installation spanning approximately 7,400 sq. m of the building façade, understood to be one of the largest of its kind globally. The system will incorporate more than 750,000 plants to support biodiversity, reduce noise and improve air quality adjacent to the Brent Reservoir Site of Special Scientific Interest – reflecting Pure DC’s commitment to developing facilities that make a positive contribution to their surrounding environment.

Eddie McGillycuddy

CEO - Glencar

This appointment reflects our growing track record in delivering complex data centre projects within live environments. The Brent Cross campus presents a technically demanding programme, requiring careful coordination across multiple phases, and we look forward to working closely with Pure DC and the wider team to deliver this next stage of the development.

Gary Wojtaszek

Executive Chairman - Pure DC

The data centre industry faces a critical challenge: building the digital infrastructure the world needs in a way that also takes care of local communities and environment. We are delighted to be working with Glencar, whose approach to delivery and sustainability aligns with our ambitions for this project.