NSW Data Centers Face New Rules | Australia News

New South Wales just dropped a bold new plan to fast-track data center approvals—cutting review time from two years to just 75 days—for projects that meet strict environmental and efficiency standards. Developers must foot the bill for their own water and energy upgrades, fund local amenities, boost supply chains, and create jobs—all to avoid burdening communities. As backlash grows over noise and environmental impacts in places like Katoomba and North Sydney, the government insists this framework ensures tech giants pay their own way while embracing recycled water and drought resilience. With 19 major data centers already online and over 60 under construction, worth more than $53 billion, NSW is also launching a dedicated AI office to tackle the opportunities and risks ahead. 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/f7648a512fec004b