DESIGN & BUILD
identified during the initial geotechnical analysis must also be integrated into the final design.
These systems can manage water volume while mitigating erosion and protecting the quality of local waterways through carefully designed controls and the use of vegetated areas.
Additionally, having a comprehensive hazard mitigation plan in place can address other potential threats, such as utilising fire-resistant materials, creating protected spaces in wildfireprone regions, and making sure that clear emergency access and egress routes are coordinated with the local fire services. Mitigation measures for landslides, mudslides, or other site-specific hazards
Utility and power access Data centres require integration with a complex web of utilities. Early and continuous coordination with utility providers is necessary to identify available services and to plan for connections and future extensions. This includes gas and electrical lines as well as domestic water and sewer infrastructure.
For water, this means verifying that the municipal supply can meet the significant demands of advanced cooling systems, fire suppression, and domestic use, often requiring redundant feeds or on-site water storage for dedicated fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrants and day tanks for cooling to ensure uptime.
For sanitation, planning must account for the capacity to handle wastewater, including cooling tower blowdown and domestic discharge, without overwhelming local systems.
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