Goodman Group withdraws Project Mars datacentre plan in Sydney Lane Cove
Goodman Group has withdrawn its application for a $1.2bn datacentre project in Lane Cove, Sydney, citing changes in government regulations.
Developer cites regulatory shifts
The company stated that the policy environment for large-scale facilities had evolved significantly. Officials removed the Project Mars plans from the NSW planning portal on Monday.
Community opposition and submissions
Local residents opposed the site because it was located near schools and green spaces. The consultation process received 374 submissions with only nine people supporting the proposal.
Wider context for Australia
Australia has become a global destination for construction due to its clean energy reserves. Demand for these facilities has grown alongside the mainstreaming of generative artificial intelligence.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Guardian
Plan for controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Sydney scrapped due to ‘emerging’ regulations
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BBC News
Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back
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