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Proposed Westerhill AI Energy Campus

About the proposal

Apatura is proposing to build the Westerhill AI Energy Campus, a large data centre with an on-site battery energy storage system (BESS), on around 31 hectares of land east of Crosshill Road, between Bishopbriggs and Lenzie.  The data centre is a secure building that stores and processes digital information.  The BESS is intended to store renewable energy and deliver it instantly to the grid when required.  Apatura has suggested the project would bring major investment, jobs and community benefit.  If approved, construction would start around 2027 with completion in 2029.  The proposal requires planning permission from East Dunbartonshire Council.

 

Why I want to hear from you

As your local MP, I want to make sure the views of the community are heard.  Your answers to the questions below will help me to understand what matters most to local residents and represent your views as the proposal progresses.

Q1. The proposal is for a Data Centre with a BESS on the same site.  How do you feel about the safety of the proposal?
I feel comfortable
I have minor concerns
I have strong concerns
I don’t know enough yet to say
Q2. The site is currently undeveloped land within the Westerhill Regeneration Area.  Are you concerned about the following during construction?
Loss of natural habitat
Increased traffic
Noise pollution
No concerns
Q3. Construction is forecast to take around 3 years.  How do you feel about the impact on local roads and traffic?
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Slightly concerned
Not concerned
Q4. The project will create both construction jobs and permanent operational jobs in East Dunbartonshire. Do you consider this to be
A major benefit
Welcome growth in the local economy
Not enough benefit to outweigh my other concerns
A negative impact on the area
Q5. If a community fund is created, what would you like it to support?
More leisure time activities for young people
Green spaces, nature and local woodland
Local transport
Local community groups
Other
Q6. What is your overall view of the Westerhill AI Energy Campus proposal?
I support it
I am undecided
I oppose it

Unit 44f, Huntershill Village,

102 Crowhill Rd,

Bishopbriggs,

Glasgow

G64 1RP

susan.murray.mp@parliament.uk

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