Proposed Data Centre at 340 Barry Road, Campbellfield

Design and sustainability

The campus is designed with 100% air-cooled technology, removing the need for water-based evaporative cooling, typically one of the largest sources of water consumption in traditional data centres.

The Stage 1 battery energy storage system is designed to store energy purchased during off-peak periods for use during periods of peak demand, helping manage the facility’s interaction with the electricity network and supporting a stable, predictable load.

Community and economic contribution

The project is estimated to support approximately 407 full-time-equivalent jobs in each year of construction and, at full capacity, approximately 670 ongoing full-time-equivalent jobs, comprising 255 direct on-site roles and 415 indirect roles across the broader economy. Estimates are based on independent economic assessment and assume delivery of the full proposed development.

Planning and consultation

The planning application was submitted through the Department of Transport and Planning’s Development Facilitation Program in [April] 2026 and was placed on public notice between 14 and 28 July 2026. The application is under assessment, and Zerra is working through feedback received during the public notice period, including from the Environment Protection Authority on acoustic matters, with updated assessments to be provided to DTP.

Consultation materials remain available below. The public notice period has closed.

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