Alberta · Data centre · updated October 12, 2026
Meta data centre, Sturgeon County
Meta's first Canadian data centre: 1 GW, >C$13B, under way.
- Province
- Alberta
- Location
- Sturgeon County
- Sector
- Data centre
- Owner
- Meta Platforms
- Status
- Ground broken Jul 8, 2026
- Next milestone
- Load in service back half of 2028
- Disclosed cost
- >C$13B (source)
- Construction start
- 2026-07-08
- In service
- Back half of 2028
- Other details
- Power: Greenlight 932 MW behind the meter + Capital Power 250 MW
Why it matters for contractors and suppliers
This is the largest new private construction labour draw in the Edmonton region, landing alongside Dow Path2Zero (up to 5,500 at peak) and the Greenlight plant.
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Sources
Supplier registration: owner supplier page · Alberta public tenders. How we research: editorial standards.
Frequently asked
What is the status of Meta data centre, Sturgeon County?
As of October 12, 2026: Ground broken Jul 8, 2026. Next: Load in service back half of 2028.
Who owns Meta data centre, Sturgeon County?
Meta Platforms.
How much does Meta data centre, Sturgeon County cost?
>C$13B.
What is the timeline for Meta data centre, Sturgeon County?
Construction start: 2026-07-08; in service: back half of 2028.
How do suppliers register for Meta data centre, Sturgeon County?
Through the owner's supplier page: https://about.fb.com/news/2026/07/breaking-ground-on-metas-first-data-center-in-canada/. Public-sector packages in Alberta are also posted on the provincial tender portal.