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

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Project NameCologix VAN2 Vancouver
Location1050 West Pender Street
StatusOperational
CommissioningInitial: March 2014; Major Expansion: 2024
Total IT Load2 MW
Total Capacity2.5 MW
Tier LevelTier III (Concurrent Maintainability)
Project TypeEnterprise Colocation / Interconnection

City Profile

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City Namevancouver
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 TierAlpha (Global City – strong regional and international economic influence)
Key StrengthsMajor 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 Capacity2 MW Total IT Load
UPS Redundancy2(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

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