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Construction announcement: the source specifies this exact day. This is not an opening date.
Announced investment ('more than').[1]
Google identifies Canelones as in development in Parque de las Ciencias, Municipality of Nicolich.[1]
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29 August 2024; no opening date or operating IT capacity is established by this source.
“We’re starting the construction of our second data center in Latin America.”
Google’s second Latin American data center, in Canelones, Uruguay; regional training and cable projects excluded.
“second data center in Latin America, this time in Canelones, Uruguay”
Land acquired in Parque de las Ciencias
“The tech giant initially acquired 30 hectares in the Parque de las Ciencias free trade zone in Uruguay in May 2021, after first announcing plans in 2020.”
Google confirms amended, smaller air-cooled plan
“In November last year, Google confirmed it would be going ahead with amended plans for the development after concerns were raised about potential water use amid severe droughts in the country.”
Construction start announced
“We’re starting the construction of our second data center in Latin America.”
Google announced construction of its $850 million Canelones data center on August 29, 2024. The current facility page still identifies it as in development.[1][3]
Timeline: Construction announcement: the source specifies this exact day. This is not an opening date.
Map location: Location is approximate locality; coordinates are not a surveyed facility entrance.
