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How tall are the AI datacentre power poles that sparked a community backlash in Melbourne?

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Australia's largest datacentre operator has hit a setback in its plan to double the size of its west Melbourne facility, after a community backlash over the concrete power poles the project requires.

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“Compare the concrete masts with their timber predecessors and other structures seen on suburban streets In something of a David v Goliath battle, Australia’s largest datacentre operator has faced a major setback in its plans to double the size of its west…”
Guardian AI, 26 Oct 2026, 14:00.

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