FTL outlines $2.7 billion Miramichi data centre plan
Nov 12, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from 2 sources
Fredericton-based FTL says its proposed Miramichi data centre could bring 600 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction jobs. The company says the project would also help stabilise electricity rates.
Key points
- FTL shared its Miramichi proposal with city council this week.
- First phase: 100-megawatt data centre targeted for end of 2027.
- Full campus: 375 megawatts, 600 permanent jobs, 2,000 construction jobs.
- FTL says 25% ownership would go to one or more Indigenous partners.
The full story
The proposed data centre is a local Atlantic Canada story centred on Miramichi, New Brunswick. FTL, a Fredericton-based company whose name stands for Faster Than Light, presented information to city council this week. The company calls the project a $2.7 billion local investment.
FTL says the first phase would be a 100-megawatt data centre, with the goal of having it active by the end of 2027. The full campus would be a 375-megawatt operation targeted for 2030. FTL says that final build-out would create 2,000 temporary construction jobs and 600 permanent jobs, including technician, security, and management roles.
CEO Josh Vautour described the proposal as a colocation, AI-capable data centre that would rent space to tenants large and small. He said customers would include governments, banking, defence-related tenants, and others. He also said the project would be on sites of about 100 acres with existing heavy-industry zoning, roads, utilities, and rail and highway access, which he said would limit impacts on wetlands, watercourses, and habitat.
The proposal has already prompted public concern, especially about climate, energy use, water use, noise, and a lack of early engagement. More than 140 comments appeared on a Facebook post by Coun. Lori Matchett, who said council has not decided to change zoning to allow AI data centres and that residents have a voice. City staff said the presentation was informational only and there is no impetus for public engagement at this time. FTL says it will make announcements about engagement in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
This could affect jobs, electricity rates, land use, and local water and noise concerns in Miramichi. Households and businesses may want to follow the zoning and public engagement process. The project is still early, so details may change.
Who’s affected: Miramichi residents, council, and local power users
What’s next
FTL says it will announce public engagement plans in the coming weeks. City staff say there is no impetus for public engagement at this time.
What to do
- Follow Miramichi council updates.
- Read any future FTL engagement notices.
- Share fact-based concerns with local officials.
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