Data centre to provide Lincolnshire employment boost

Boosting the local economy and creating hundreds of jobs, a major data centre scheme is planned for the Elsham Wolds Industrial Estate, near Scunthorpe.

A planning application has been submitted, which sets out proposals for a large-scale development comprising data centres, office space, energy infrastructure, and other supporting facilities across a phased development.

The scheme would represent an expansion of the existing industrial estate, strengthening the area’s reputation as a location for high-value investment and innovation.

During construction, the work could support up to 5,100 jobs, and once fully operational, the site has the potential to create up to 1,200 employment opportunities, with average salaries of around £57,000 per year.

Funding towards apprenticeship and training programmes are also being proposed, helping local young people develop the specialist technical engineering skills needed to support the industry.