Data Centre, Surrey
Client: Ark Data Centres
Ark Data Centres - Designing and operating data centres which empower businesses to work from anywhere in the world.
Location:
Chertsey, Surrey
Duration
90 weeks
Constructed
2023 to 2025
The brief:
As principal contractor Sweet Projects after successfully completing the enabling works phase, then carried out the following stage 4 design services and the construction of the 16.8MW data centre (phase 1).
The following tasks were executed during this phase:
- Stage 4 and 5 Design (including Architectural, Structural, Civils, Acoustic, Fire Engineering, Landscape Design, Building Control, Bim Management, Breeam and Services Co-ordination)
- Construction of the Energy Centre, Ancillary Block, Services Gantry
- External works including, below ground services distribution, roads, footpaths, fencing, security gates and barriers
- Internal CAT A fit out of office spaces
- Co-ordination with client direct security, IT and AV Contractors
Key challenges:
- Having noise sensitive neighbours, both residential and commercial
- Maintaining a high level of security
- Very limited space for logistics, deliveries and parking
- Management of a number of client direct specialist contractors
- Requirements for Breeam Excellent
The solution:
- Engagement with Sustainability & Breeam consultants to ensure all targeted Breeam credits are achieved
- Regular planning and co-ordination meetings with client direct contractors
- Provision of off-site parking for staff and operatives, to help reduce congestion and provide additional lay down space
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From early-stage consultation and design coordination through to construction, commissioning and handover, our team works seamlessly to ensure every detail is executed to the highest standard. We understand the critical nature of data centre operations, which is why we focus on precision planning, robust risk management and strict quality control at every phase.
Whether you’re developing a hyperscale facility, upgrading existing infrastructure or delivering a mission-critical project, we bring the technical knowledge and practical experience to deliver with confidence.
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As a trusted and key partner of Ark Data Centres, Sweet Projects go above and beyond in challenging the status quo and enabling us and our clients to push the boundaries of the possible in the delivery of our projects, keeping us at the forefront of Data Centre provision in the UK.
- Andy Garvin - Chief Operating Officer, Ark Data Centres
