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Modern multi-storey data centre facility with cream facade, metal screening, and native landscaping

Second Jerrabomberra data centre plan filed as ACT drafts new rules

CDC Data Centres is planning a second data centre at Jerrabomberra with 12 data halls. The ACT government is developing new rules for where data centres can be built and how applications will be checked.

Why it mattersThe framework will guide where data centres can be built and protect residential areas, housing and water. Canberra's cool climate is attractive for the energy-intensive facilities.

AustraliaCanberra's cool climate suits data centre cooling systems, positioning the ACT to capture Australian AI and tech industry data storage, while regulations ensure sustainable growth.

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460 Canberra streetlight faults left unfixed for over 90 days

460 streetlights in the ACT have sat broken for at least three months; four have been unfixed since 2022.

Why it mattersBroken streetlights directly affect safety and property security for Canberra residents, and suggest city maintenance is falling behind.