United Kingdom, March 12 -- The approval of a major artificial intelligence data centre campus represents a "once-in-a-generation investment opportunity" after plans for one of the largest developments of its kind in the UK were approved.

Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, made the comments after councillors approved proposals for the Elsham Tech Park data centre campus.

The development will be built next to Elsham Wolds Industrial Estate and is expected to attract up to £10 billion in investment.

According to North Lincolnshire Council, the project could create about 900 long-term highly skilled jobs once operational, while also generating thousands of construction roles during the building phase.

The facility wo...