'A wild party boat?' No, barges will be floating tech showcases, Google says
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Internet giant Google says it is exploring using two large barges on the east and west coasts of the United States as interactive learning centres.
A statement by Google on Wednesday helps end weeks of speculation about the purpose of structures on two barges, one being built in San Francisco Bay, another floating off Portland, Maine.
“Google Barge … A floating data centre? A wild party boat? A barge housing the last remaining dinosaur? Sadly, none of the above,” the statement says.
“Although it’s still early days and things may change, we’re exploring using the barge as an interactive space where people can learn about new technology.”
A Google spokeswoman said the company was referring to both barges.
Google has been building a four-storey structure in the heart of San Francisco Bay for several weeks, but managed to conceal its purpose by constructing it on docked barges instead of on land, where city building permits and public plans are mandatory.