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Google's Data Center Project Progresses in Horndal with Five Months of Groundwork

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Key Points
  • Google has reportedly received building permits for a data center on a 109-hectare plot in Horndal, Sweden.
  • Groundwork has been ongoing for nearly five months with approximately 100 workers currently on site through summer.
  • The project is viewed as positive for the local community though initial economic impact appears limited according to local observations.

Google's potential establishment in Horndal, Sweden, has seen significant progress with nearly five months of groundwork already completed, according to SVT Nyheter. The tech giant has reportedly received building permits for a data center on a 109-hectare plot in the small Swedish village. Currently, around 100 people are working on the site, with construction expected to continue through the end of summer.

The project has been highlighted as positive for the local community, though residents are reportedly noting that the economic impact hasn't been dramatic so far. Local media visited Horndal to assess how the small village is experiencing Google's potential establishment, with initial observations suggesting the project hasn't yet created a major commercial boom. The next steps for the development remain a topic of discussion among Horndal residents as the groundwork phase continues.

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