Telehouse Announces Construction of £275 Million Data Centre, Telehouse West Two
Telehouse has officially started the construction of its newest data centre, Telehouse West Two, at the London Docklands campus. The £275 million facility is expected to be completed by 2028.
Key Features of Telehouse West Two:
- The data centre will utilize a combination of air and liquid cooling to support high-density environments.
- It will feature two meet-me rooms and four secure connectivity risers for interconnection purposes.
- Telehouse is committed to delivering uptime guarantees of 99.999% and aims for a BREEAM Excellent design.
Kenkichi Honda, Managing Director of Telehouse Europe, expressed excitement about the project, stating, “The new Telehouse West Two site represents a significant milestone in our mission to provide sustainable digital infrastructure. This expansion will enable enterprise clients from various sectors to leverage cutting-edge technologies while prioritizing energy efficiency and carbon neutrality.”
Technical Specifications and Sustainability Efforts:
- The nine-storey building will encompass a total of 32,000m², including 11,292m² of white space spread across six levels.
- Power will be supplied through two new 132kV substations, ensuring a building capacity of 33MW.
- Telehouse emphasizes low PUE and WUE targets, heat-recovery potential, and the use of HVO-fuelled backup generators for sustainability.
Security measures at Telehouse West Two include physical controls, 24/7 surveillance, on-site personnel, and real-time incident response protocols to safeguard the facility.
Construction Updates and Future Plans:
Kevin Flynn, CEO of Flynn Management & Contracting Ltd, expressed pride in being chosen to oversee the construction of Telehouse West Two. The team is eager to bring Telehouse’s vision to life and cater to the growing digital needs of businesses in the capital’s data centre market.
