Council body demands data centre moratorium as planning approvals rise

Council body demands data centre moratorium as planning approvals rise

Pressure is mounting on Victoria's major parties to respond to community concern over data centres ahead of next month's state election.

Council Calls For Data Centre Freeze

Wyndham City Council is calling for a freeze on major data centre approvals as concerns grow over electricity, water use and community impacts.

Councils seek data centre approval pause

Image: Iryna/stock.adobe.comVictorian councils are calling for a moratorium on new data centre approvals until the State Government establishes a comprehensive framework for assessing their planning, environmental and infrastructure impacts. The call […]