Politics · United Kingdom · 1 day ago
Hundreds protest against proposed data centre in Gwynedd
About 300 people gathered in Caernarfon to oppose plans for a data centre in Gwynedd, north Wales.
Developers want to build the complex on a 101-acre site between Caernarfon and Y Felinheli.
They say construction could create more than 900 jobs, with 200 permanent roles once the site is operating.
The developer has also said the project would renew a long-derelict site.
Opponents are concerned about the effect on the surrounding area, including the Menai Strait.
More than 22,500 people have signed a petition against the plan.
The sources do not say what decision will be made next.
About 300 people gathered in Caernarfon to protest plans for a data centre in Gwynedd.
The proposed complex would occupy a 101-acre site between Caernarfon and Y Felinheli.
Opponents say they are concerned about the effects on the area, and more than 22,500 people have signed a petition against the plan.
Developers say the project could create more than 900 jobs during construction and 200 permanent roles.
- Who
- About 300 protesters gathered in Caernarfon. The developers are proposing the project.
- What
- Protesters opposed plans to build a data centre.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Caernarfon, Gwynedd, near a proposed site between Caernarfon and Y Felinheli.
- Why
- Opponents are concerned about the effects on the area.
Data centre opponents
Developers
Project's effects
Data centre opponents
Opponents are concerned about the effects on the area.
Developers
Developers say the complex would transform and revitalise the long-derelict site.
Local impact
Data centre opponents
Ernest Dyson said the project would mean the destruction of a beautiful part of the Menai Strait.
Developers
Developers say the project could provide more than 900 construction jobs and 200 permanent roles.
basically the destruction of the most beautiful part of the Menai Strait
transform and revitalise the long-derelict
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Protest rally
- About 300 people gathered in Caernarfon
- Proposed site
- 101 acres between Caernarfon and Y Felinheli
- Petition
- More than 22,500 signatures opposing the plan
- Construction jobs
- More than 900
- Permanent roles
- 200
Sources
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