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Bell’s report states the company plans to use an “independent” servicing strategy to ensure the data centre “remains self-sufficient and poses zero risk or cost” to municipal infrastructure or neighbouring landowners. Article content Wastewater is to be managed privately while Bell also plans to build its own on-site power substation, natural gas plant and “renewable energy system,” though no further details were provided. Article content Article content The property must connect to the City of Regina’s water main for “essential” potable water to meet fire safety regulations. The cooling system for the centre’s databanks will otherwise be a closed-loop system, filled separately, according to the report.