Name of the Project
Teraco Isando Campus (JB1) expansion project.
Location
Isando, Gauteng, South Africa.
Client
Teraco.
Project Description
Teraco is expanding its JB1 campus, owing to the increased demand for additional data-centre capacity.
The expansion will be undertaken in two phases.
Phase 1, currently under way, will expand the facility by 2 000 cabinets, bringing the total JB1 campus capacity to 5 700. Total usable floor space will increase by 4 000 m2, expanding to 12 000 m2 across the data-centre campus.
A total of 60 MW of power will be reticulated to the site, addressing requirements for further expansion after Phase 1 has been completed. The total power available to the Isando campus will now reach 80 MW.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Funding for the expansion will be a combination of funds generated in-house and through the enlargement of existing debt facilities from R1.2-billion to R1.8-billion.
Duration
The expected ready-for-service date is in the third quarter of 2019.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Teraco, tel +27 11 573 2800.