Farrer MP Farley warns proposed data centre threatens regional water and power
Farrer MP David Farley says a proposed AI data centre must pass community approval before it can proceed.
A proposed AI data centre at the former Visy Paper Mill in Ettamogah has raised regional concerns. Sharon AI bought the site in June 2026.
Farrer MP David Farley is One Nation's spokesman for water and agriculture. Farley said the project must pass a community test before it can move ahead.
He stressed the need to protect existing water rights and power supply. The data centre skips standard council approval.
But Farley said local opposition still matters. He did not rule out national government action if community opposition grows.
- Visy Paper Mill, Ettamogah
- Site location
- Sharon AI
- Buyer
- June 2026
- Purchase date
- David Farley, Farrer electorate
- MP name
Why it mattersData centres use huge amounts of water and electricity. Regional communities face real risks if large facilities move ahead without proper checks.
AustraliaRural South Australian regions are increasingly targeted for data centre development; the debate signals growing tension between tech infrastructure expansion and regional resource constraints.
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