Tuusula Council updated on proposed QTS data centre project
Councillors received an update on the proposed QTS data centre development, including the consideration of battery energy storage systems as an alternative to diesel-powered backup generators and proposed community-focused initiatives.
The Municipal Council of Tuusula today received an update on the proposed QTS data centre project, including its current status, next steps and responses to questions and concerns raised through the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.
The briefing also included an update on QTS’s introduction of battery energy storage systems as an alternative to traditional diesel-powered backup generators. The technical assessment remains ongoing, and further information will be shared as work progresses.
The discussion covered key topics raised through the EIA process and public consultation, including environmental considerations, backup power arrangements, clearer information, greater access to the project team and meaningful opportunities for local stakeholders to have their views heard.
Engagement with residents and local stakeholders will continue as the project develops. Future initiatives that could be explored with the Municipality in areas such as education, skills development and community wellbeing were presented by the QTS team.
Meeting attendees were also briefed on the project’s development to date. This included negotiations that began between the municipality and Blackstone in 2024 and the signing of a preliminary land purchase agreement in May 2025.
The agreement sets a €19.2 million purchase price and defines the responsibilities of both parties. The municipality is responsible for zoning and site infrastructure, while QTS is responsible for project permitting, the electricity connection, a transmission network agreement with Fingrid, and approval of the transaction by Finland’s Ministry of Defence.
Janne Mellin, Mayor of Tuusula, said:
“The project currently under way has generated questions and discussion among local residents. People need clear information and opportunities to raise their concerns. Tuusula Municipality and QTS will continue their dialogue with residents, stakeholders and project partners as the planning and permitting processes move forward.”
Stephanie Taylor, QTS Executive Vice President for Development in Europe, said:
“We welcomed the opportunity to engage directly with councillors and provide further information on the proposed development, including responses to issues raised through the EIA process and our consideration of battery energy storage systems. We look forward to continuing our dialogue with the Municipality and local stakeholders as the project progresses, including exploring opportunities to support the local community over the longer term.”
QTS will establish channels through which local residents and organisations can contact the project team. The aim is to ensure that project representatives can respond to questions and be readily available for contact. A project website is currently being prepared. While the website is under development, responses provided by the project team can be viewed here:
Further information:
Mayor Janne Mellin, janne.mellin@tuusula.fi, 040 314 3249
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