$1.5b West Gate data centre in Spotswood sparks local backlash
A proposed $1.5 billion data centre in Spotswood, Melbourne, is facing significant local opposition due to concerns over power consumption and industrial impact. The project is being fast-tracked by the state government, highlighting the growing tension between rapid AI infrastructure expansion and community residential interests.
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It illustrates the global conflict between the physical infrastructure needs of the AI boom and local community resistance regarding energy usage and land use.
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Share A A A A $1.47 billion data centre proposed at the foot of the West Gate Bridge would draw more power than an entire regional city and has sparked local opposition, as the state government flagged new rules to rein in the booming sector.
Using the state government’s fast-track planning process, developer GreenSquare wants to build a data centre on the former Mobil fuel terminal in Spotswood. The project would take six years to build and, when finished, support 130 on-site jobs.
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