Hundreds protest in Gwynedd against proposed data centre development
Around 300 people gathered in Caernarfon to protest plans for a major data centre on a 101-acre site in Gwynedd.
FTMQ Climate, written by our newsroom0 views
About 300 people joined a rally in Caernarfon on Saturday to oppose plans for a new data centre in Gwynedd, the BBC reported. The demonstration was organized over concerns about how the proposed facility would affect the local area. [1]
Developers want to build the complex on a 101-acre site located between Caernarfon and Y Felinheli, according to the BBC. The developer, Canolfan Ddata Menai, stated that the scheme would revitalise a long-derelict location. [1]
The project could generate more than 900 jobs during construction, the BBC reported. It is also projected to create 200 permanent operational positions once completed. [1]
Local opposition to the project extends beyond the rally. The BBC reported that more than 22,500 people have signed a petition opposing the proposed development. [1]
In short
- About 300 people attended a rally in Caernarfon to protest a planned data centre.
- The proposed development covers a 101-acre site between Caernarfon and Y Felinheli.
- Canolfan Ddata Menai claims the site could create 900 construction jobs and 200 permanent roles.
- More than 22,500 people have signed a petition opposing the Gwynedd data centre.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Hundreds protest over data centre plansBBC News Science, 12h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]2026 Delhi Jantar Mantar protests on Wikipedia
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 2 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
More in Top Stories
- Hurricane Isaias leaves four dead and 500000 without power in US2h ago
- Four dead as Hurricane Isaias weakens after hitting Florida panhandle2h ago
- Trump Announces Russian Diesel Import Deal to Address High Prices1d ago
- Flavio Bolsonaro leads Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazilian election runoff3d ago
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright rejects reports of American diesel export ban3d ago
- Human activity forces Himalayan monal bird to alter call and behavior4d ago
Get the day in one email
Reports like this one, the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning. Free, one email a day; readers can comment under every report.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.
Comments
Loading
Join the conversation
Comments are open to readers of our daily email: the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning, free. Sign up and the comment box opens.
Already on the list? Enter the same address and we will send a sign-in link.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.