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Project Mars set off a war of words. Now the AI data centre is wiped off the face of earth

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Goodman Group cancels Sydney data center Project Mars after community backlash

Australian industrial property developer Goodman Group has scrapped plans for a $1.2 billion 24-hour data center facility in suburban Sydney after facing strong opposition from local residents. The company cited community concerns and emerging government regulations as reasons for withdrawing the development application for Project Mars in Lane Cove.

Sep 28, 2026·7 sourcesAI compute & environmental impactUrban planningData center development
Goodman Group cancels Sydney data center Project Mars after community backlash
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