Victoria to ban data centres in residential zones
Victoria will ban new data centres from residential zones ahead of the November state election. The move follows community concerns about the facilities being built near homes.
Will Victoria's data centre ban in residential zones affect where I can work on new builds?
Builders and electricians may see fewer data centre construction contracts in residential areas. New projects will likely shift to industrial or commercial zones.
Key takeaways
- Victoria will ban new data centres from being built in residential zones.
- The ban is driven by community concerns ahead of the November state election.
- Builders and electricians may need to look to industrial zones for future data centre work.
- No timeline or transition details were provided in the announcement.
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