Data Center vs Housing in Macquarie Park | Sydney News

A massive data center project in Sydney’s Macquarie Park is sparking fierce debate, with local council pushing back against what they call a “data centre wasteland” and arguing it undermines housing goals. The 65-meter-tall facility, planned by NextDC, would consume 90 megawatts of power and sit next to a metro station — a location the council claims won’t boost the economy but will strain infrastructure. Proponents, including Data Centres Australia’s CEO, defend the project as vital for renewable energy and note the land is already zoned industrial. The state government now faces a tough balancing act: supporting tech infrastructure while meeting housing demands near transit hubs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f7f6a6cb837ecbc