Why Waterloo?
Located in one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology regions, Chip’s Waterloo facilities benefit from proximity to world-class research institutions, a deep AI talent pool, and dense fibre infrastructure. The Waterloo Region’s rapid population growth, stable power grid, and innovation-driven economy make it an ideal environment for high-density AI and enterprise workloads.
WAT1
WAT1 is a Waterloo Tier III data center providing scalable colocation, liquid-cooled AI-ready infrastructure with robust power, networking, and 24/7 support.
Data Center Specifications
Onsite 24/7
Manned Security
Monitored Camera
Yes
Multi-door Mantrap
Yes
Access
HID Access
Fire Suppression
FM 200
Remotely Monitored
Yes
Year Built
2008 (Renovated 2025)
Floors
2
Structure
Concrete Steel
Exterior
EIFS Concrete
Flood Plain
No
Ceiling
24′
Data Hall
10,000 sf
Total Space
20,000 sf
Spaces
Cabinets, Cages
Floor
Concrete Epoxy
Primary / Expansion
2MW (+2MW)
Expansion RFS
Expansion Start Q1 2026
Expansion
Grid
Provider
Self
Redundant Feeds
No
UPS
N+1 Redundant
Load Design
Up to 200kW per Cabinet
Configuration
Grid + Generator + UPS
Entrances
1 Diverse
ATS
Yes
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery Monitoring
Yes
Backup Power
N+1 Redundant
Backup Runtime
48 Hours
Remote Hands
Yes, 24/7
Managed Service
Yes
Shipping and Storage
Yes
Support
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