Sydney facility in early stages

Ambitious plan aims to put the country at the forefront of the AI race

But faces opposition from locals

No formal application has been submitted yet

Effectively blocks 1 million sq ft data center proposal

Proposal to postpone application rejected

But unclear whether planning application is needed or has been submitted

Sale subject to conditions

Joined by other councillors

Land parcel already zoned for industrial use, making the data center use "by-right" according to local government

Aims to expand facility from 2MW to 8MW

Facility aims to provide 3GW of capacity

Will be built on land parcel acquired by the company in November

Set to scale to 18MW by this November

Proposal faced backlash related to noise and proximity to school

Demand to push costs up, says consultancy

Project faces steep opposition

Identity of operator is unclear

Set to be considered next Monday

Will start with properties in Colorado and Kentucky

Development in preliminary stages

But its fate lies in the hands of the City Council

But both projects still need approval from County Commission

But still needs final approval from water utility