Sydney Approves $1.1 Billion Data Centre Despite Residents’ Concerns Over Consultation
A billion-dollar data centre development known as Project Pluto has been approved for construction on a site of approximately 7.2 hectares in Guildford West, western Sydney, Australia.
The project, developed by property group Goodman, was approved by New South Wales planning authorities on 23 July 2026. Planning reports estimate its cost at approximately A$1.11 billion. The facility is planned for 132 McCredie Road, on the former site of a Castrol lubricants plant.
📰 Sources & Further Reading
NSW Department of Planning: Official Project Pluto planning record
Certified Strategic: NSW approves…
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