Data centre opposition is growing in Australia. Is there a middle ground?
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Goodman Group withdrew its application for a 90-megawatt data centre in Lane Cove, Sydney, after months of resident opposition over concerns about electricity and water supply impacts, noise pollution, and other issues, citing changes in the policy and regulatory environment and resident feedback.
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Why It Matters
Goodman Group had applied for a 90-megawatt data centre in Lane Cove on Sydney's lower north shore, facing resident opposition over potential impacts on electricity and water supplies, noise pollution, and other concerns.
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.
In a press statement, Goodman said it had considered changes in the policy and regulatory environment, as well as feedback from residents.
It is not the first time that a developer has pulled the plug on a proposed data centre in Australia this year.
Open Questions
- What specific changes in the policy and regulatory environment influenced Goodman Group's decision?
- Will Goodman Group pursue alternative locations for the data centre?
- Are other data centre proposals in Australia facing similar opposition?
