REGINA – Bell Canada has announced the project team that will deliver the early stages of its 300 MW Bell AI Fabric data centre in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, just outside of Regina.
Early site work commenced on April 21 after the development agreement for the project was approved by the RM of Sherwood on April 20, with the first data hall expected to come online in the first half of 2027.
According to a Bell press release, the facility is projected to generate up to $12 billion in long-term economic value and support at least 800 construction, engineering and technical jobs over multiple phases of development, including equipment operators, concrete and steel trades, engineers and project managers.
Bell says a significant portion of that construction spend and the jobs it will support will flow directly to Saskatchewan businesses and workers. Many of the firms selected are Regina-based companies with long-standing ties to the area and experienced local workforces.
The early works and initial construction phases engage a broad range of local trades, including earthworks, concrete, steel, piling and architectural and engineering services.
The following firms have been engaged for the early works and initial phases of the data centre:
- Hipperson Construction (Regina) — Early works and building construction management
- Maxie’s Excavating (Saskatoon) — Earthworks
- Behlen Industries (Brandon, Man.) — Pre-engineered building supply
- Soletanche Bachy Canada (Regina) — Piling
- Ardel Steel (Regina) — Piling rebar supply
- Amrize (Regina) — Piling concrete supply
- Red Pelican (Saskatoon) — Energy code compliance
- WaterMark Consulting (Regina) – Well-water monitoring
Pre‑engineered building components will be manufactured off‑site in Brandon by an established fabrication partner that supports Bell AI Fabric projects across multiple sites, while the majority of construction labour and on‑site work remains Saskatchewan‑based.
Additional local trades, suppliers, and service partners will be announced as construction progresses through subsequent phases.
