Plans have been submitted for a major extension to the Humber region’s Elsham Wolds Industrial Estate.
If approved, the development would create a new data centre, bringing hundreds of new jobs.
The application sets out proposals for a large-scale development comprising data centres, office space, energy infrastructure, and other supporting facilities across a phased development.
Total investment in the site could reach between £5.5bn and £7.5bn over the course of the development, which would be delivered in stages across several years.
During construction, the scheme could support between up to 5,100 jobs each year. Once fully operational, the site has the potential to create up to 1,200 skilled jobs.
Councillor Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is another positive sign of confidence in our economy and in North Lincolnshire as a place to do business.
“We welcome the application and the potential this development has to create high-quality jobs for local people.
“Supporting growth in our area helps to attract new businesses while giving existing ones the opportunity to expand.
“It’s further evidence that the work we are doing to enable growth and create the conditions for private investment is delivering real results and better paid jobs for our communities.”
