Wagga Wagga residents fight $15b data centre plan amid fears for rural land

Key points

• A $15 billion data centre proposal near Wagga Wagga has sparked community backlash. Residents fear the facility will impact homes, agricultural land, and the environment.
• The project, classified as a State Significant Development, bypasses local council approval. CDC Data Centres plans a 1.4-gigawatt complex with four buildings and extensive infrastructure.
• A petition opposing the plan has gathered over 1,000 signatures in five days.