TechDatacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas
Victoria will ban datacentres in residential areas and near schools and childcare centres under a new state plan. Facilities must provide their own renewable energy, cover grid connection and upgrade costs, use recycled or non-drinking water for cooling, and deliver local benefits through jobs, training and community investment.
TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-21 19:00Original
Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas
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