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

NextDC's plan to double its west Melbourne M3 datacentre required more power, prompting Jemena to propose replacing shorter timber low-voltage poles along suburban streets with taller concrete poles for higher-voltage lines, a move that triggered community backlash and a major setback for the project.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Nick Evershed
How tall are the AI datacentre power poles that sparked a community backlash in Melbourne?
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  • NextDC needed increased electricity to expand its M3 datacentre in west Melbourne.
  • Jemena's initial approach was to upgrade suburban power lines from shorter timber low-voltage poles to taller concrete high-voltage poles.
  • The proposal sparked a community backlash, dealing a major setback to Australia's largest datacentre operator.

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