GSD Says It Would Stop North Mole Data Centre Project

The GSD says it would stop the proposed Data Centre at North Mole if elected to Government, citing concerns about its size, proximity to residential areas and potential environmental impact.

A statement from the GSD follows below:

In Government the GSD would stop the location of the proposed massive Data Centre at North Mole. 

The Party’s decision was formally taken after an Executive Meeting held last night which had been scheduled weeks  ago to consider this project among other issues as part of its normal business. The GSD has been seeking information  in Parliament on the proposed Data Centre for some time but satisfactory answers have not been given. We first filed  questions on the subject in Parliament in September 2025 as soon as the project was announced.  

The scale of the project and its proximity to residential areas is clear. That has to be put alongside the obvious  environmental and planning concerns that arise such as the potential effects on noise pollution, water, the marine  environment and usage of land. There is very little information on those issues and still less satisfactory independent  assessments that could address those concerns. Ultimately this is as much an issue of principle as of detail and the  GSD does not wish to see a mega Data Centre of that size in that location with the potential to cause environmental  issues for residential districts.  

Leader of the Opposition, Keith Azopardi said: “There will be no mega Data Centre as proposed at North Mole under  a GSD Government. Major issues of concern arise which lie unanswered and protections are essential so nothing  irreversible and harmful is carried out. That would be unacceptable given the potential impact of such a project in a  confined space so close to residential areas. We would therefore not allow the project to proceed in Government  when so many questions arise that give rise to real and unsatisfied concerns.” 

Shadow Environment Minister, Craig Sacarello said: “Placing a Data Centre of this scale so close to densely populated  residential areas defies common sense, given the potential harm to residents’ health and wellbeing; why would anyone  take such a risk? We will always put the interests of our community and considerations on quality of life ahead of the  financial gain for a few.”