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Keppel DC Singapore 8, the latest data centre by global asset manager and operator Keppel, has been awarded the prestigious Green Mark Platinum Award by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in Singapore. Spanning an area of 100,882 sq ft, the six-storey data centre is located at 82 Genting Lane and boasts advanced equipment and designs that significantly reduce water consumption. Additionally, it incorporates various features to improve the energy efficiency of its data hall cooling and facility management systems.
The data centre, which is currently under construction, will be completed in phases with the first phase set to be ready for service in 3Q2024. Operated and managed by Keppel’s Connectivity Division, it has already been fully leased out to clients from the cloud services, internet enterprise, and telecommunication sectors.
Located in the heart of Woodlands, Norwood Grand boasts a prime location that offers strategic advantages for residents. It is situated in the up-and-coming North Coast Innovation Corridor, making it a part of a region that is experiencing exciting transformation. With its accessibility being one of its key features, this development is ideal for both commuters who rely on public transportation and those who own private vehicles.
Keppel DC Singapore 8 is the second of three planned complexes within the Keppel Data Centre campus. The first complex, Keppel DC Singapore 7, was also awarded the BCA-Infocomm Media Development Agency (IMDA) Green Mark Platinum Award in 2022. With an overall power usage effectiveness of approximately 1.3, the entire campus is designed to be highly energy-efficient.
Partially funded by Keppel’s private fund, Alpha Data Centre Fund, which is managed by Keppel Fund Management, the first two complexes are held under a leasehold by Memphis 1, a joint venture between Keppel and Cuscaden Peak Investments, with a 60:40 stake. The successful completion of Keppel DC Singapore 8 is a testament to Keppel’s commitment towards sustainable development and their vision to create world-class data centre campuses globally.