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Canberra’s Data Center Boom | Adelaide News
Canberra’s poised to become Australia’s data center hub, with over a dozen facilities already online and more planned for Beard and Hume—fueling the AI boom while staying cool, green, and community-friendly. NEXTDC, since 2007, champions the ACT’s climate, government proximity, and 100% renewable energy as key advantages. Unlike overseas backlash over water and power use, local operators rely on closed-loop cooling systems that avoid straining resources. With the federal government drafting national AI data center standards, Chief Minister Andrew Barr insists the ACT is already ahead—its…
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