# Over 1,000 residents oppose A$15bn data centre planned near Wagga Wagga

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:32:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/a-proposed-a15-billion-data-centre-campus-near-wagga-wagga-would-use-about-100-hectares-384-backup-generators-and-6400-tonnes-of-diesel-more-than-1000-residents-have-signed-a-petition-against-it/articleshow/135007838.cms
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A proposed A$15 billion data-centre campus near Wagga Wagga has ignited a heated community conversation. Local residents express concerns about the impact on agricultural land, increased energy requirements, and ripple effects on the environment. Conversely, advocates highlight the prospects of enhanced economic growth and job opportunities for the area. The state government will assess these impl

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