Status: Fully Operational Enterprise & Hyperscale Facility | Location: Perth Airport Tech Park / Greater Perth Corridor, Western Australia, Australia
Keppel Perth West Data Center is a major carrier-neutral colocation facility strategically located in Perth, Western Australia, serving as one of the region's most important digital infrastructure assets. Designed and operated by Keppel Data Centres, the facility plays a critical role in connecting Western Australia with the broader Asia-Pacific region through access to major international subsea cable systems, including the Australia Singapore Cable (ASC), Indigo West, and the Oman Australia Cable (OAC). This strategic connectivity enables low-latency, high-capacity data transmission between Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and global digital markets, making the facility an attractive destination for multinational enterprises, cloud providers, telecommunications operators, and content delivery networks. Engineered to Tier III standards, the data center incorporates highly resilient N+1 and 2N mechanical and electrical (MEP) infrastructure, including redundant utility connections, advanced UPS systems, standby backup generators, precision cooling technologies, and fault-tolerant power distribution designed to ensure continuous availability for mission-critical operations. The facility provides high-density wholesale and retail colocation environments capable of supporting enterprise applications, private cloud deployments, artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and data-intensive digital services. Multiple layers of physical security, including biometric access controls, 24/7 surveillance, environmental monitoring, and advanced fire detection and suppression systems, safeguard customer infrastructure while maintaining strict operational reliability. As a carrier-neutral facility, Keppel Perth West enables customers to interconnect with multiple telecommunications providers, cloud platforms, internet exchanges, and private network services, supporting hybrid cloud architectures, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies. The data center is particularly well suited for government agencies, mining and resources companies, energy providers, financial institutions, and global hyperscale tenants that require secure, resilient, and scalable digital infrastructure. By combining world-class operational standards with strategic international connectivity, Keppel Perth West strengthens Western Australia's position as a vital digital gateway linking Australia to key global markets and supporting the region's long-term digital transformation and economic growth.
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| Project Name | Keppel Perth West Data Center: Hyperscale & Enterprise Hub in Western Australia |
| Location | Perth Airport Tech Park / Greater Perth Corridor, Western Australia, Australia |
| Status | Fully Operational Enterprise & Hyperscale Facility |
| Commissioning | Operational |
| Total IT Load | ~10 MW to 15 MW Critical IT Power Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~10,000 m² (~107,639 sq ft) gross built-up area footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Design / ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI-DSS Compliant |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Multi-Tenant Carrier-Neutral Enterprise & Hyperscale Colocation Hub |
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| City Name | Perth |
| Population | ~2.4 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.4 million (Greater Perth) |
| City GDP | ~AUD 220 billion (≈ USD 145 billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~AUD 90,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Global Mining, Energy & Technology Hub |
| Key Strengths | Capital of Western Australia; strong mining and energy sector; growing technology and digital infrastructure market; excellent international connectivity; business-friendly environment; highly skilled workforce; abundant renewable energy potential; expanding hyperscale and colocation data center market; strategic gateway to Asia-Pacific; high quality of life. |
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| Developer / Operator | Keppel Data Centres |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Western Power Utility Network & City of Perth / Western Australian State Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Australian Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Keppel Data Centres Global Technical Operations & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility featuring dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct interconnects to Telstra, Vocus, Optus, and direct backhaul access to Perth subsea cable landing stations. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage utility grid feeds from Western Power, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and multi-megawatt emergency standby diesel generator arrays with 48+ hour on-site fuel autonomy. |
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| Power Capacity | ~12 MW to 18 MW Total Facility Utility Power Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled-water cooling plant, free-cooling economizers, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Low-latency fiber links connecting Perth directly to Singapore, Sydney, and global cloud availability zones via major subsea cable networks. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Integrated with Western Australia's SWIS grid, utilizing regional solar and wind energy offsets in alignment with Keppel's sustainability roadmap. |
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| Announcement | 2018–2019 |
| Construction Start | 2019–2020 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
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| Total Investment | Estimated $90,000,000 AUD to $120,000,000 AUD Facility Capital Investment |
| Funding | Capital Expenditure (Keppel Ltd. / Keppel DC REIT) |
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