# Australia’s largest datacentre operator NextDC’s shares dive as Melbourne expansion delayed

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-21T04:58:25+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/australias-largest-datacentre-operator-nextdcs-shares-dive-as-melbourne-expansion-delayed
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/australia-s-largest-datacentre-operator-nextdc-s-shares-dive-as-melbou-fe8e9f/

NextDC tells investors plans to double the size of its west Melbourne datacentre have hit obstacle after community objects to 22 metres-high power poles Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s largest datacentre operator has been forced to delay the controversial expansion of its M3 site in Melbourne’s west amid a pause in construction of new 22m power poles follow

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