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Another Data Center Halts in Australia as Public Backlash Rises

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 12 November 2026, 03:32 UTC By Angus Whitley 1 min read
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Another Data Center Halts in Australia as Public Backlash Rises A vast data center project near Adelaide has been suspended following community opposition, at least the third Australian development to be waylaid in recent weeks as public opposition grows. Quantum DC Pty Ltd. said Thursday it paused the planning approvals program for a proposed 1,200-megawatt hyperscale data center in South Australia. It said it won’t submit a development application this year.

Another Data Center Halts in Australia as Public Backlash Rises A vast data center project near Adelaide has been suspended following community opposition, at least the third Australian development to be waylaid in recent weeks as public opposition grows. Quantum DC Pty Ltd. said Thursday it paused the planning approvals program for a proposed 1,200-megawatt hyperscale data center in South Australia. It said it won’t submit a development application this year.
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