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Tasmania's six proposed AI data centres
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Where it stands
A government document tabled in Tasmania’s parliament revealed six early-stage AI data centre proposals; at least two could each draw up to 300 megawatts. The companies are unnamed, none lists a water requirement, and the reports do not say any proposal has been resolved.
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Tasmania's Secret AI Load: 500 MW, No Names, No Water
A tabled paper lists 10 AI centres and up to 1,150 MW of interest — but the six biggest newcomers have no names, mostly no sites, and no water figures.
Still open after this report
- No names, exact sites beyond one northwest preference and one Bell Bay smelter interest, or timelines for the six.
- Correct moratorium petition total and what Tasmania gains in jobs or revenue.
History
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Who's involved
People
Cecily RosolAustralian politician1 report- Felix EllisAustralian politician1 report
Helen BurnetAustralian politician1 report
Jeremy RockliffAustralian politician1 report
Rosalie WoodruffAustralian politician and epidemiologist1 report
Places
- Bell BayBell Bay TAS 7253, Australia1 report
- BurnieBurnie TAS 7320, Australia1 report
- George TownGeorge Town TAS 7253, Australia1 report
- Saint LeonardsSt Leonards TAS 7250, Australia1 report
- TasmaniaTasmania, Australia1 report
- Wesley ValeWesley Vale TAS 7307, Australia1 report
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