DOCKLANDS data
centre Campus
Welcome to our project website where we share updates on our Docklands Data Centre Campus in West Silvertown.
Find out more about:
The whole host of local opportunities at one of the UK’s largest data centre campuses.
Onsite activities, upcoming construction and next steps.
How you can get involved and contact us.
Who we are
Ada Infrastructure is a part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. As of December 31, 2024, Ares Management Corporation’s global platform had over $484 billion of assets under management with operations across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com
Your new neighbours
at the docks
After receiving planning approval from Newham Council, the Project Team will oversee the construction and management of the campus and look forward to becoming an active long-term member of the Royal Docks community.
We will do all we can to ensure Good Neighbour Construction Best Practices and keep any potential disturbances throughout the works to a minimum.
MEET THE PROJECT
TEAM LEADERS
Barry Dooley
Barry is the Data Centre Delivery Director at Ada Infrastructure and will oversee the construction of the development. He has over 30 years of experience in construction management and has led on data centre delivery in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, France and Holland.
David McDonnell
David is Director of Data Centres at McLaren Construction and will lead on the construction works. He has three decades of experience in planning and construction, with a special expertise in data centres.
Project timeline
Start of site clearing works to prepare for main construction
Construction starts on first of three data centre buildings
Construction starts on Multi-Functional Building
Data Centre Campus ready for occupation
*Dates are estimated and subject to change
Start of site clearing works to prepare for main construction
Construction starts on first of three data centre buildings
Construction starts on Multi-Functional Building
Data Centre Campus ready for occupation
*Dates are estimated and subject to change
Get in touch
General queries
0800 307 7716
Construction-related queries
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