Development timeline

This page provides a timeline of key events in the development of Tonstad DataPark, from the public announcement of the zoning process in 2018, through municipal zoning decisions, the facility licence granted by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), and GreenScale’s acquisition of Tonstad Data Park in 2025. The timeline highlights major milestones including zoning decisions, regulatory approvals, community town hall meetings, the start of site works in 2026, and anticipated development phases leading toward the first operational building and full campus completion.
OCTOBER

2018

The commencement of the detailed zoning process for the Ertsmyra Næringsområde is announced. The announcement refers to plans to establish a data centre within the planning area.

MARCH

2020

Land is zoned for industrial use by Sirdal municipality.

AUGUST

2020

Tonstad DataPark applies for a facility license.

FEBRUARY

2021

NVE (Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat) sends formal notice to potentially affected landowners regarding the facility license for Tonstad DataPark.

APRIL

2021

NVE consultation closes.

JUNE

2021

NVEs grants a facility license to Tonstad DataPark.

JULY

2024

The municipality announces change in zoning with mention of data centre in the zoning plan.

OCTOBER

2024

Application to amend the zoning to add "data centre” (due to a national legislative change).

JUNE

2025

GreenScale announces intent to acquire Tonstad DataPark.

SEPTEMBER

2025

GreenScale completes acquisition of Tonstad DataPark.

OCTOBER

2025

GreenScale hosts first town hall meetings with residents and local/regional businesses.

NOVEMBER

2025

Statnett allocates a 300MVA grid reservation.

DECEMBER

2025

GreenScale hosts town hall meeting with Josdal residents and cabin owners.

FEBRUARY

2026

Site clearing work commences.

SPRING

2026

Anticipated frame permit submission.

SUMMER

2026

Anticipated start of site levelling.

2028

First building expected to be operational.

2030

Whole campus operational.