Data centre developers face a bigger barrier than power or money: community

Data centre developers say winning community approval is harder than securing capital or power.

Why it mattersIf community opposition continues to block or delay projects, Australia will struggle to build the data infrastructure it needs. More AI spending will flow offshore.

AustraliaAustralia's data centre shortage means local businesses and researchers pay more for cloud computing and AI services, and innovation moves to countries with better infrastructure.

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