Preparations for a potential data centre worth around 20 billion DKK in Nordfalster have moved a step further.
Archaeological excavations are now underway on the site at Nørre Alslev, where the German data centre developer GARBE plans to build a large data centre close to the South Motorway.
A total of around 57,000 square metres must be archaeologically examined before the area can be released for construction.
Archaeological investigations are a standard part of the preparation before major construction projects can begin. If extensive ancient remains are found, it can lead to larger and more expensive excavations, thereby delaying projects.
Budget of 6-7 million kroner
The tender conditions for the sale of the commercial area state that Guldborgsund Municipality can choose to cancel the deal if the costs of archaeological excavations become too high.
This is not the case here.
- The timeframe and budget are set. Therefore, it cannot affect the project's schedule, informs Guldborgsund Municipality.
Between 6 and 7 million DKK has been allocated for the work. The budget is approved by both Guldborgsund Municipality and the Agency for Culture and Palaces, and the plan is for the area to be released for construction during the summer.
Already in the first excavations, burial mounds and traces of farms from both the Bronze Age and the Iron Age have been found, reports Museum Lolland-Falster.
The data centre project is planned for an area of about 35 hectares near Nørre Alslev. The investment has previously been estimated at around 20 billion DKK. The project is currently in a due diligence phase, where the investor is reviewing the technical, environmental, and legal aspects of the site before the purchase can be finalised.
One of the key clarifications is the very large electricity connection to the facility. The data centre may require a connection of up to 350 MW, which is several times higher than Guldborgsund Municipality's current peak load.
