Equinix Cape Town Data Centres
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Source: ZAWYA
Equinix plans to build two large data centres in Cape Town with a combined projected power usage of up to 160 megawatts. The project faces objections due to lack of full disclosure on water, power, and environmental impact, including concerns about water use, emissions, electricity demand, diesel generators, air pollution, and noise. The development site is King Air Industrial, owned by King David
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Telecommunications, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ZAWYA
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Equinix plans to build two large data centres in Cape Town with a combined projected power usage of up to 160 megawatts. The project faces objections due to lack of full disclosure on water, power, and environmental impact, including concerns about water use, emissions, electricity demand, diesel generators, air pollution, and noise. The development site is King Air Industrial, owned by King David Golf Club. |
Original sector | Technology and Telecom |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Western Cape |
City | Cape Town |
Source
Source | ZAWYA |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Telecommunications, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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