MCR2, our brand-new data centre in Wythenshawe, will be officially launched on Thursday 26 June 2025. This cutting-edge facility – the first major construction project in the £500m regeneration of Wythenshawe – will help strengthen Manchester’s position as a leading tech hub. It has been built in response to the region’s continually growing need for high-quality, purpose-built data centre facilities. Importantly, it has been designed with sustainability at its core, including heat reuse capability designed to transfer excess heat from the data centre to a nearby local heat network, potentially heating 700 to 1,500 homes planned just 20 metres from the site.
The official launch of MCR2
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Coming together to officially open MCR2
Event details
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Time: 1pm onwards
Location: Datum Datacentres – MCR2, Wavell Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5QZ
The event at a glance
1.00pm: Arrival with welcome drinks
1.30pm: Ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by drinks, nibbles, and a few words about MCR2
Optional guided tours: Discover a behind-the-scenes experience with our optional data hall tours
If you’d like to attend, please contact a member of the Datum team to reserve your spot.