Microsoft is proposing the construction of a 190-megawatt data centre at Kemps Creek in Sydney's West.
The project scope includes:
- two two-storey data buildings covering 60 data halls
- utility provisions including a substation, diesel fuel storage tanks and backup generators
- ancillary opffice space
- 120 car spaces, and
- associated internal roads.
Key Dates
| Sep 2023 | Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2026 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Microsoft |
| Successful Tenderer: | AW Edwards |
| Related contracts: |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2020 | The project made a SEARs request. |
| Nov 2020 | The NSW Government issued the SEARs for the project |
| Nov 2021 | The projects State Significant Development application and Environmental Impacts Statement was placed on public exhibition, closing 16 December. |
| Jun 2023 | Microsoft receives council approval for data centre. Construction expected to begin in coming months. |
| Sep 2023 | Construction commenced on the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Other
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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