Groundbreaking of TELUS Data Centre

Today, Premier Christy Clark joined TELUS to break ground on a new Internet data centre that will bring more than 200 constructions jobs and up to 75 permanent jobs to Kamloops and British Columbia. The TELUS Data Centre will allow organizations to store their data in what will be one of the most energy-efficient, sustainable and secure facilities of its kind in North America. This $75-million development is being built to LEED Gold standards and will use up to 80 per cent less power than a typical data centre of its size. Technology is one of the eight key sectors identified in the BC Jobs Plan. As part of the plan, the B.C. Government is growing British Columbia’s tech sector by opening up new markets for high-tech products and solutions, while creating a positive environment for long-term job growth. Over 84,000 British Columbians work in the technology industry and jobs in technology are growing twice as fast as overall employment growth in the province. For more information, please