VoltaGrid and Beacon AI Centers to Develop Data Centre in Saint John, New Brunswick
VoltaGrid and Beacon AI Centers are collaborating to establish a data centre in Saint John's Spruce Lake Industrial Park, utilizing the area's extensive dark fibre resources. Local officials note the site's potential for artificial intelligence projects, despite some opposition and environmental concerns; the initiative aims to maintain a lower carbon footprint through a natural gas system. As the project awaits an environmental impact assessment, former premier Frank McKenna stresses the importance of leveraging New Brunswick's technological assets amid economic challenges.
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Texas-based VoltaGrid and Canada-based Beacon AI Centers are developing a data centre in Saint John's Spruce Lake Industrial Park, leveraging the city's abundant dark fibre resources. The area is described as an untapped 'gold mine' for artificial intelligence projects due to its historical telecommunications infrastructure from NBTel.
Local officials, including Ian MacKinnon of Saint John Industrial Parks, highlight the low round-trip data transmission times as appealing to businesses. Despite local opposition and environmental concerns, the project promises a lower carbon footprint through an on-site natural gas system.
The VoltaGrid initiative is pending an environmental impact assessment. Former premier Frank McKenna emphasizes the need for New Brunswick to capitalize on its technological assets amidst economic challenges.
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