Cologix VAN2 Vancouver
Status: Operational | Location: 1050 West Pender Street
Project Overview
VAN2’s strategic value lies in its proximity to Vancouver’s primary network exchange points while offering a more controlled and scalable environment than legacy carrier hotels. Connected via diverse, low-latency fiber routes to VAN1 and other key interconnection hubs, the facility enables tenants to access a dense ecosystem of carriers and cloud providers without being constrained by the space, power, and cooling limitations typical of older downtown buildings. This hybrid positioning makes it especially attractive to organizations running mission-critical workloads that demand both high connectivity and operational stability. The facility is engineered to support higher rack densities and stricter compliance requirements, which has driven adoption among financial institutions, media production firms, and public sector entities. Enhanced cooling systems, optimized airflow management, and robust physical security protocols allow VAN2 to meet stringent uptime and data protection standards. Additionally, its location within Vancouver’s central business district ensures minimal latency for end users while maintaining geographic diversity from VAN3 and suburban deployments.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Cologix VAN2 Vancouver |
| Location | 1050 West Pender Street |
| Status | Operational |
| Commissioning | Initial: March 2014; Major Expansion: 2024 |
| Total IT Load | 2 MW |
| Total Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Tier Level | Tier III (Concurrent Maintainability) |
| Project Type | Enterprise Colocation / Interconnection |
City Profile
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| City Name | vancouver |
| Population | ~675,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.7 million |
| City GDP | ~$165 billion USD (Metro Vancouver region estimate) |
| Per Capita Income | ~$55,000 USD (approx., Metro Vancouver) |
| City Tier | Alpha (Global City – strong regional and international economic influence) |
| Key Strengths | Major Pacific trade gateway (Port of Vancouver) |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Cologix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Mubadala / Stonepeak Infrastructure |
| Construction Contractor | Symtech / Whelan Construction |
| MEP Engineering | Syska Hennessy Group |
| Network Connectivity | VANIX, Zayo, Telus, Bell Canada |
| Power Infrastructure | BC Hydro |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 2 MW Total IT Load |
| UPS Redundancy | 2(N+1) Configuration |
| Cooling System | Air-side Economizers with Chimney Cabinets |
| Connectivity | Diverse Dark Fiber Ring to 555 W Hastings (VAN1) |
| PUE Target | 1.25 |
| Energy Mix | 98% Renewable (Hydroelectric) |
Milestones
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| Announcement | July 2013 |
| Construction Start | Q3 2013 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | March 25, 2014 |
| Full Buildout | Completed Q4 2024 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $85 Million (Estimated Life-to-date) |
| Funding | Corporate Equity |