Data Centre – Tier III

Situated on a 7.3-acre site within Malaysia’s premier digital technology hub and the nucleus of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) in Cyberjaya, this new 7-storey, Tier III Data Centre stands as a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the region’s escalating demand for high-performance, secure, and scalable digital infrastructure. Delivering a total power capacity of 51MW, this development presented complex engineering challenges that required exceptional reliability and innovation.

Technical Description

EDP was appointed as the lead design consultant for the civil infrastructure, geotechnical, and structural engineering works. The primary superstructure is engineered predominantly utilizing reinforced concrete, meticulously optimized to withstand the heavy loading and dynamic stresses inherent to hyperscale data centre operations. A primary structural design imperative was the mitigation of structural vibrations induced by high-capacity machinery. To prevent vibrations from disrupting sensitive server infrastructure, EDP designed high-stiffness suspended floor slabs and robust equipment plinths. Furthermore, the structural grid and framing system—consisting of deep beams and heavy-duty reinforced concrete columns—were engineered for exceptional load-bearing capacities to safely manage the massive localized point loads and uniform live loads distributed across all seven storeys. Beneath the superstructure, a high-capacity spun pile foundation was tailored to the site’s specific geological profile to guarantee long-term structural integrity under maximum operational load.

For the infrastructure works, EDP executed comprehensive site planning and sustainable civil engineering solutions aligned with local statutory requirements. The scope initiated with earthworks and grading design, paired with an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) utilizing temporary sediment basins and silt fences to mitigate environmental risks during construction. The sustainable urban drainage system integrates eco-friendly bioswales designed to attenuate peak stormwater runoff, promote localized infiltration, and filter pollutants before discharging into the main drainage network. Alongside these systems, EDP engineered the road network, main drainage, and other essential civil infrastructure works. Reflecting a strict commitment to green building practices, the entire project was designed to achieve both LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver and GreenRE Gold certifications, validating EDP’s successful integration of structural efficiency and eco-friendly infrastructure design.

Project Highlights, Achievement and Recognition:

• Designed to achieve LEED and GreenRE certification.