The first phase of voting took place in January this year, with the council unanimously voting to make changes in Bissen's general zoning plan. The second decisive vote will take place on Thursday 20 June and will confirm the reclassification of the area from an urban development green zone to a special data centre zone.
The site in question covers an area of 34 hectares. The municipality has acknowledged the need to respect the existing environment and will take appropriate measures to protect nature in the area.
Mouveco highlights potential of drinking water issues related to Bissen Google data centreHowever, critics are concerned regarding energy and water usage, which will power the data centre once built. Google are expected to provide further details once the vote has occurred. Around 300 jobs will be created once the data centre is constructed, said Bissen's mayor Jos Schummer. Construction work will begin in a year or so at the earliest, once PAP has been approved.
Google data centre: Project to provide up to 300 new jobs, according to mayor
