Lombardy’s Data Centre Boom Raises Questions About Land and Infrastructure

On 15 October, Reuters reported that Lombardy had received more than 60 data-centre applications representing 11 gigawatts of proposed capacity. Regional authorities are considering measures to direct development towards disused industrial land and reduce pressure on agricultural areas. Property developers and infrastructure investors need site assessments, asset valuation and construction-cost forecasting to evaluate development opportunities. HPC can support property analytics and project modelling; advisory fees have not been publicly disclosed.