Datacenters provide the physical infrastructure for the technology we depend on at work and in our personal lives. Whenever you open an app on your phone, join a virtual classroom or meeting, snap and save photos, or play a game with your friends online, you are using a datacenter. Local businesses, government, hospitals, and schools rely on datacenters every day to deliver you goods and services.

Noisy work update

Construction work at the Vihti datacenter site is progressing.

The noisy work on the KTY plot will begin during the week starting Monday, January 13, 2025. Schedules for noisy work are presented following.

• Transport and loading: Monday–Friday 6:00–22:00 and Saturday 7:00–18:00
• Rock drilling: Monday–Friday 7:00–21:00
• Blasts: Monday–Friday 8:00–18:00
• Breakdown: Monday–Friday 8:00–18:00

More information about the project and schedules can be found on the contractor Destia’s project page: destia.fi/vihtidc/

Preconstruction work started at the Vihti datacenter site

In September, Microsoft started preconstruction work at its datacenter site in Vihti. The initial work will be undertaken by Destia and includes land clearance works, such as piling, excavation, quarry crushing and driving, and rock drilling.

Regular working hours are Monday to Friday 6.00-22.00, and if necessary Saturdays 07.00–18.00. Most of the noisy works will be carried out during the weekdays before 18.00. Work times and phases

• October to November: Building a new construction site road, transport of soil and quarry out of the site, drilling and excavation work, crushing work, and piling.
• December to January: Transport of soil and quarry out of the plot, bored pile driving work, and construction of pile slabs.

Please see updated working times from Destia’s project website: Vihdin datakeskustontin esirakentaminen – Destia Construction site traffic via a temporary road The construction site connection will be used during November. Until its completion, construction site traffic will run along the temporary Rosti road. There will be continuous traffic control at the site until the construction site connection is completed.

In the early stages of the blasting work, traffic on Turuntie (Highway 1) will occasionally be stopped by traffic control on site. Stops of five to ten minutes may occur Monday to Thursday between 09.00–15.00. Follow project progress The progress of this initial phase of the project can be followed on Destia’s website . All site bulletins and a monthly summary of the site situation are published on the website.

The project team can also be contacted by email: vihtidc@destia.fi . Messages will be replied to as soon as possible, between the hours of 07.00–15.00 Monday to Friday.

Join us on October 3 for an information session on the construction of the Microsoft Vihti datacenter project

The project for construction of Microsoft’s Vihti datacenter has begun and we invite you to come and hear about the current status of the project from our team of project managers. During this information session, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Vihti datacenter and our commitment to working with the Vihti community. Our general contractor (Destia) will run through its plans for the coming months and take any questions you may have.     Datacenters provide the physical infrastructure for the technology we rely on at work and in our personal lives. Whenever you open an app on your phone, join a virtual class or meeting, snap and save photos, or play a game with your friends online, you’re using a datacenter. Local businesses, governments, hospitals and schools rely on datacenters every day to provide you with goods and services. 

Thursday, 3  October 2024
17:00 – 19:00
Vihdin lukion auditorio, Hiidenvedentie 3, 03100 Nummela  

EIA public presentations for the Finland datacenter sites have been completed

As a part of the Environmental Impact Assessment, Microsoft’s experts held public presentation in each of the three datacenter sites: Espoo in May 2023, Vihti in June 2023 and Kirkkonummi in August 2023. The public presentations have now been completed.

In all three public presentations, Microsoft gave an overview of the projects, presented the EIA Scoping Document and answered questions. Thank you for all who participated in the events and contributed and to everyone who gave an input to the EIA process.

The Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure is currently ongoing and a public presentation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report for each site will be held next year.

30 May 2023

Join us on 6 June 2023 for Microsoft’s Vihti datacenter project’s environmental impact assessment programme’s public presentation

Microsoft’s datacenter project in Vihti is starting an environmental impact assessment (EIA). As a part of this, Microsoft has submitted an EIA programme to Uusimaa area Ely center. Together with Ely center, Microsoft will present the EIA programme.

Participants are welcome to bring questions about the project.

Event details

• Date: 6 June 2023
• Time: 18-20
• In person location: at Vihdin lukio, Hiidenvedentie 30, 03100 Nummela.

Visit ELY center’s project website to learn more and find the link for the online meeting Vihdin datakeskusalue, Vihti (ymparisto.fi)

2 May 2023

Microsoft hosted an information session about the planned Vihti datacenter project on 17 April .

At the event, Microsoft representatives provided information about datacenters and why they are needed along with an overview of the Vihti project. Zoning for the Microsoft Vihti datacenter project in the Rosti business park, was legally approved on 3 April. Representatives also addressed energy and environmental topics related to datacenters and Microsoft’s global sustainability commitments. During and after the session, participants asked questions and engaged with the Microsoft team. Thank you to everyone who participated or watched the event.

A recording of the information session can be viewed on the Vihti municipality website. Microsoft datakeskuksen infotilaisuus – Quickchannel

13 April 2023

Join us for an information session about the planned Microsoft Vihti data center on April 17. at 6 p.m. in the Vihti municipality, Hiidenvedentie 3, 03100 Nummela.

During the event, we will provide information about the purpose of datacenters, their importance to modern society, an overview and schedule of the planned data center project in Vihti, as well as environmental and energy information. Participants also have the opportunity to ask questions of Microsoft experts.

The event does not require registration. Coffee will be served.

For more information about Microsoft’s work in Finland, visit the Microsoft in your community page .

For PR-related questions contact  Microsoft Media Relations .