Wagga Council moves to sell tip land to Canberra firm behind $15b data centre

Key points

• Wagga Wagga City Council has resolved to authorise its general manager to sign a contract selling land at 232 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo, to CDC Data Centres. The sale is conditional on CDC providing community benefits worth at least $150 million, with a further $75 million separately proposed.
• The council bought the land in November 2024 for future waste management needs. The proposed data centre would cover about 63 hectares and include 384 backup diesel generators.
• Residents have launched petitions over fire risks and rural impacts.