NSW lays down the rules for data centre developments
NSW has released a framework and guidelines for new data centre developments, focusing on energy efficiency, water efficiency, and community benefit priorities.
What are the new NSW rules for building data centres?
Builders and electricians may see new compliance requirements on data centre projects in NSW, affecting how these large-scale builds are planned and delivered.
Key takeaways
- NSW has released a formal framework governing how new data centres must be developed in the state.
- Energy efficiency and water efficiency are now priority considerations for data centre projects.
- Community benefit obligations are included in the new guidelines for developers.
- Tradies working on large-scale data centre builds may need to meet new compliance standards.
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