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Data centre opposition is increasing in Australia due to issues like water and power supply concerns, noise pollution, and environmental damage. Recently, Goodman Group withdrew its application for a 90-megawatt data centre in Sydney after facing resident objections over these impacts. The article explores whether there can be a balanced approach between development needs and community concerns regarding such facilities.
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Story summary
Opposition to building data centers in Australia is increasing, with at least three plans recently scrapped due to concerns over water and power supply, noise pollution, and environmental damage. In Sydney, property developer Goodman Group withdrew its proposal for a 90-megawatt data center in Lane Cove after facing months of resident opposition regarding the potential negative impacts on electricity and water supplies, along with noise levels. The company cited changes in policy and regulatory environments, as well as community feedback, as reasons for their decision to cancel the project. This instance is part of a larger trend where developers are reconsidering or abandoning similar projects amid growing public resistance across the country.
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Data centre opposition is growing in Australia.
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opposition → grow → Australia
At least three data centre plans have been shelved recently amid fears over water and power supply, noise levels and environmental damage
Last month, property developer Goodman Group withdrew its application for a 90-megawatt data centre in Lane Cove, on Sydney’s lower north shore, after months of opposition from residents about the potential impact on their electricity and water supplies, noise pollution and other concerns.
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Group → shelve → supplies
In a press statement, Goodman said it had considered changes in the policy and regulatory environment, as well as feedback from residents.
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it → say → residents
It is not the first time that a developer has pulled the plug on a proposed data centre in Australia this year.
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developer → pull → Australia
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