Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a leading regional provider of hyperscale data centre solutions, has partnered with Johor Special Water (JSW) to embark on Malaysia’s first Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) integrated within a data centre facility.
The Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) is the first of its kind, repurposing treated effluent from a
nearby Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) facility and converting it into high-grade reclaimed water
suitable for data centre cooling.
The plant applies advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO)
technologies to deliver superior water recovery and quality. Located at the MY07 campus in Ulu
Tiram, Johor, the initiative is an exciting step forward in aligning high-performance digital
infrastructure with national sustainability goals.
Mr Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres, said the project demonstrates BDC’s commitment to
environmental leadership and sustainable growth in Malaysia. “This is more than a technical
achievement — it is an innovative response to growing industry demand for hyperscalers which
vie for water resources. BDC’s investments in infrastructure and technologies in this plant are
anchored on harvesting recycled water for industrial use instead of competing for potable water
supplies”, said Mr Fan.
The plant significantly reduces reliance on potable water and strengthens the long-term resilience
of BDC’s operations, while supporting Johor’s broader environmental agenda. With cumulative
investments in Johor exceeding billions, BDC’s facility in MY07 is designed to support up to over
200MW of IT load across multiple phases and serves cloud providers, AI compute operators, and
mission-critical enterprises across Southeast Asia. More than 200 skilled jobs in engineering, IT,
and operations have been created as part of the MY07 development.
Mr Fan added that the project was designed in full compliance with guidelines issued by the
National Water Services Commission (SPAN), and that BDC worked closely with regulatory
agencies, JSW, IWK, and Permodalan Darul Ta’zim (PDT) throughout the planning and execution
phases.
In addition to the Water Reclamation Plant, BDC’s broader water sustainability strategy includes
rainwater harvesting, condensate recovery, and the exploration of alternative effluent sources to
diversify supply and minimise environmental impact. The plant also features smart water metering
for real-time monitoring, enabling a more efficient and measurable approach to water use.
Currently in its final commissioning phase, the Water Reclamation Plant is expected to be fully
operational by the fourth quarter of 2025. Test runs have already demonstrated water quality
outputs that exceed industry standards.
BDC’s initiative not only sets a new benchmark for sustainable data centre operations but also
positions Johor as a rising hub for climate-conscious digital infrastructure in the region. As the
demand for hyperscale capacity continues to grow, this model offers a blueprint for how the
industry can address resource challenges through innovation and partnership.
BDC currently has six data centres in operation or development across Malaysia.
