Advanced computing facilities use significant amounts of electricity, which is why responsible power planning is essential.

BUZZ will fund the project-specific infrastructure required to connect the campus to Ontario’s electricity grid. We are working through the applicable utility and electricity-system planning processes to ensure the project can be served reliably.

Ontario’s electricity comes primarily from nuclear and hydroelectric generation, providing the project with access to one of North America’s lower-carbon electricity systems. We are also designing the campus to use energy efficiently and exploring opportunities to recover and reuse heat from the computing equipment.

Our primary compute cooling system recirculates water in a closed loop rather than continuously consuming fresh water for server cooling. Think of it like the coolant in a car: the same water keeps circulating in a sealed loop to carry heat away, instead of being used up and drained. Because the water is reused over and over, the facility does not need a steady supply of town water to run. We also look for ways to capture and reuse rainwater, follow global best practices for using water wisely, and report our water use publicly every year.

Our design objective is that normal facility operations should not be noticeable from nearby residential areas. Noise planning starts before construction. Independent sound experts measure how loud the area is today, and they study every part of the building that could make noise. The facility is then designed to run below town and provincial noise limits, with extra room to spare. We use quiet equipment, sound-proof enclosures, barriers, padding that stops vibration, and careful site planning to keep sound in. The site also sits in an industrial area, next to highways, with natural green space between it and the closest homes. Once the facility opens, independent experts measure the real sound levels to confirm we met the target. If we have not, BUZZ will add more noise controls and test again. Residents will have a clear way to raise concerns, and we will look into every concern right away.

No. The equipment inside the campus is built to run very smoothly. Too much vibration would affect how it works, so the facility is designed to keep vibration low from the start. The project would also follow all required building and engineering rules.

The campus does not have an industrial production process that continuously produces smoke or process emissions. Like hospitals and other critical infrastructure, it will have emergency backup systems that operate during testing or power interruptions and will comply with applicable environmental requirements.

This project will create a lot of jobs, both while we build and long after we open. During construction, we hire local trades and workers to build the facility. Once it's running, the campus supports steady, long-term careers across skilled trades, technology, operations, security, and administration, plus ongoing work for local service providers and contractors.

No. BUZZ builds advanced computing facilities. These facilities help support Canadian research, healthcare, schools, businesses, government, and secure online services. Our facilities are not built or meant for cryptocurrency mining.

If this project is approved, then during construction, traffic will go up for a while as workers, equipment, and materials come to the site. BUZZ will write a construction traffic plan covering truck routes, delivery times, road safety, and how vehicles get in and out of the site. The Town will review and approve that plan. Once the campus is open, it will bring far fewer vehicles each day than most factories or warehouses. Most of the work happens inside the building, with a consistent number of staff, service vehicles, and planned deliveries each day.

The site sits inside Oakville's Employment Lands, the part of town set aside for business and industry. Existing industrial buildings, highways, creeks, wooded areas, and other green space separate it from nearby neighbourhoods. The campus will have attractive architecture, plenty of landscaping, extra space around the buildings, new trees, and screens that hide the heating, cooling, and electrical equipment. Lighting will be designed so it does not spill into the areas around it. The Town will review the building design, landscaping, lighting, and the views from nearby spots before approving the project. BUZZ wants to build a modern campus that fits Oakville's character.

We believe Oakville residents should be able to learn about a project before formal planning decisions are made. By sharing information early, we hope residents can understand what is being proposed, ask questions, and share feedback while the project is still being developed. We are committed to being open, clear, and available throughout the process.