Finnish police open environmental probe of Google data centre site
Original title: Finland investigate Google over destruction of 250k trees
Oulu police are examining drainage and water-management shortcomings at Tuike Finland’s Muhos worksite, aiming to finish in 2027.
The Oulu Police Department opened a preliminary investigation into Google’s data centre construction site in Muhos after a request from the Finnish Supervisory Agency. Police are examining suspected environmental damage and cite irregularities in drainage and water management by local subsidiary Tuike Finland. The agency had already ordered work stopped in Muhos and Kajaani-Otanmäki because environmental impact assessments were incomplete. Police expect the probe to be completed during 2027.
Unconfirmed: The feed title mentions destruction of 250k trees, which this article text does not describe.
- Five investigation requests about the Muhos site will be handled together.
- Tuike Finland confirmed on October 14 that preparatory work was suspended.
- A detailed water management plan is due by November 5.
- The build is part of a 13 billion euro investment in Finland.
From the original article
2 min read at yle.fiThe investigation is expected to be complete at some point next year. Google’s data center construction site in Muhos on 7 October 2026. The next day, the Finnish Supervisory Agency ordered work at the site to be suspended.
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