Mega datacentre planned for outer Melbourne will be six times bigger than a large shopping centre
Summary
A company plans to build a very large data center in Plumpton, near Melbourne, which will be six times bigger than a large shopping center. The project has caused concern among local residents about environmental, noise, and electricity use impacts, and a petition has gathered thousands of signatures calling for a full assessment of these effects.Key Facts
- The planned site is 350 hectares, with about 140 hectares used for four data center buildings.
- The data center will have a capacity of 2.4 gigawatts, needing more electricity than Victoria’s largest power station.
- The site is near Melbourne’s renewable energy hub, close to suburbs, transmission lines, an airport, and a speedway.
- Residents are worried about environmental harm, noise pollution, water and electricity use, and local property values.
- There are currently 30 data centers operating in Victoria, with another 30 planned.
- A petition with over 3,600 signatures asks the government to fully study the social, cultural, environmental, and infrastructure impacts.
- Some locals feel the western suburbs are being used for industrial projects more than others due to available land and community responses.
- The state government has designated the area as a green wedge, meant to protect natural, economic, and cultural values.
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