It's hoped works will commence around the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027.
€1bn is being invested in a new data centre in Westmeath.
Lumcloon Energy will be heading the project and will focus on an advanced decentralised energy source.
The planning process is due to begin around March, with an aim for works to commence around the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027.
Spokesperson for Lumcloon Energy, John Gallagher, says environmental concerns about the project are misplaced:
School Closures Continue In The Midlands Amid Status Orange Weather Warning
Public transport is also being impacted.
Portlaoise Hospital Resume Outpatient Appointments Tomorrow
All outpatient appointments have been cancelled the past two days.
Offaly Goose Could Make Guinness Book of World Records
Concepta was bought two years ago by Banagher's John Dolan.
Government Formation Talks To Start With Independents This Week
The group includes Carol Nolan and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran.
Planned Power Outage In Laois To Go Ahead Tomorrow
ESB Networks will cut the power in Rathmore from 9am until 4pm.
43 Projects From Midlands Schools Featured At This Year's BT Young Scientist
Moate Community School has entered the most projects this year at eight.
Offaly Parent Claims Temple Street Unsuitable To Facilitate Sick Children
He spent 5 days in the hospital with his daughter.
Midlands Projects Are Heading To The BT Young Scientist Exhibition
The exhibition will run for four days.
Healthcare Workers Need Assurance Of Safety - INMO
Healthcare workers are currently facing lower and unpredictable levels of staffing, according to the INMO.
Laois School Community Strongly Defend Family Facing Deportation
The Adebowale family are facing alleged death threats from their father.
Westmeath Town One Of Highest NCT Failure Rates In The Country
Steering was one of the main reasons for NCT failures.
Calls To Reform CAO Points System For Entry To Third Level Education
It follows recommendations from the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Delivery Board.
Midlands Businesses Still Have Time To Apply For EU Just Transition Funding
The application date for a strand benefiting SME'S closes next Monday.
Westmeath Libraries Reveal 2024's Most Popular Books
Nearly 300,000 people made a trip to Westmeath Libraries last year.
Westmeath Hotel Seeking Summer Expansion
Wineport lodge in Athlone aims to get three floating pod guest rooms.
10 Businesses In The Midlands Currently Remain Without Power
The cold snap has had a lasting effect on some homes and businesses without power.
Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teen
He has been missing since Saturday.
Enoch Burke Returns To Stand Outside Westmeath School
He has now served over 500 days in prison in relation to his ongoing dispute with Wilson's Hospital School.
Westmeath Nurse Encourages People To Get Tested For STI's
Ireland is not on course to meet its goals in reducing STI's according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.
Portlaoise Hospital Cancels Outpatient Appointments Again
The midlands is set to see more snow and freezing conditions over the next 24 hours.
