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Cambois, near Blyth, Northumberland·Under wayData Centres
QTS Cambois campus (Blackstone)
- StageFirst phase (first two of up to ten buildings) approved by Strategic Planning Committee; enabling works well under way (December 2025)
- Value£10bn
- Next milestoneConstruction of the first data centre buildings
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Construction of the first data centre buildings2 November 2026 · previously: Construction of the first data centre building during 2026
- Stage: First phase (first two of up to ten buildings) approved by Strategic Planning Committee; enabling works well under way (December 2025)2 November 2026 · previously: Consented; Phase 1 reserved matters approved, enabling works
- Status: Under way2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
- Value: £10bn2 November 2026 · previously: Up to £10bn (Northumberland County Council)
- Next milestone: Construction of the first data centre building during 202629 September 2026 · previously: Phase 1 detailed consent and start of main construction; £110m community benefit fund flowing alongside
- Stage: Consented; Phase 1 reserved matters approved, enabling works29 September 2026 · previously: Consented, enabling works
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