Servpac's Expansion: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Building 2 at MTP Data Center

Servpac's New Horizons: Building 2 at MTP Data Center

Servpac Inc. has marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of Building 2 at the MTP Data Center, located within the Mililani Technology Park in Hawaii. This expansion adds over 15,500 square feet of space, increasing the facility's total footprint by 50% and more than doubling its data capacity to meet the growing demands of clients. The ceremonial event was graced by a blessing from Kahu Kaleo Patterson, the vicar of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wahiawa.

The new building, with a budget of $13 million, is being constructed on an additional five acres owned by the company. Upon completion, expected in the second quarter of this year, the facility will create 15 permanent jobs and approximately 150 temporary positions during the construction phase.

Over the past few years, Servpac has seen exponential growth, recently concluding a major project in 2023 that doubled the colocation capabilities of its existing facility. Jack Pestaner, Servpac’s Principal Infrastructure Engineer, is leading the design and execution of this ambitious project. Pestaner previously designed the Puʻuhale Data Center in 2014 and the original MTP Data Center in 2020, which received the esteemed Uptime Institute Tier IV certification for its design and construction. His dedication to engineering excellence ensures that Building 2 will adhere to the highest standards of reliability and operational continuity.

As a company, Servpac remains committed to supporting other local businesses within Hawaii. Ralph S. Inouye Co. has been appointed as the general contractor, with Senior Project Manager Travis Satsuma at the helm. Key collaborations also involve JB Construction, Standard Sheetmetal, and GPRM Prestress, who contribute to various aspects of construction such as electrical work and precast concrete supply. The project’s design and engineering consultants include respected firms like InForm Design and InSynergy Engineering.

“We are expanding by our clients' requests for a reliable means to house their mission-critical data,” stated Richard Zheng, president and founder of Servpac. “Hawaii faces unique vulnerabilities related to natural disasters, making the need for secure, state-of-the-art data facilities imperative. With Building 2's development, our customers will achieve quicker, safer access to their information within this top-tier data center located right here in our backyard.”

Building 2: A Fortress for Data

Building 2 is poised to be a pioneering force in data center architecture. Designed to withstand Category 5 hurricane-force winds, the new construction utilizes pre-cast concrete, ensuring a lifespan exceeding a century along with improved resistance to various impacts. A significant feature of the design is the physical separation of critical systems, ensuring that primary operations remain unaffected even during maintenance of backup systems.

This new facility is engineered as a Tier IV data center, similar to Building 1, and will incorporate independent power systems to ensure continuous operation, even during commercial power outages. Its air-conditioning system is likewise meticulously designed, meeting cooling needs consistently and without interruption.

Moreover, sustainability remains at the forefront of Building 2’s design. The facility features efficient, closed-loop cooling systems that minimize water usage while a zone-based system efficiently provides cooling only when and where necessary. With a significant focus on reducing carbon reliance, the project plans for extensive on-site solar energy deployment alongside natural landscaping to manage wastewater effectively.

As Hawaii's premier data facility, the MTP Data Center serves an essential role in cloud computing, disaster recovery, fiber internet services, and more. Founded in 2019, it has established itself with the largest locally-owned cloud solutions footprint in the state. With this expansion, Servpac continues to lead by example, setting new standards in data security, infrastructure resilience, and environmental stewardship.

For further information on Servpac and its cutting-edge services, please visit their official website at servpac.com.