Melbourne Residents Protest Huge AI Data Centre

More than 3,600 Melbourne residents have signed a petition opposing a proposed artificial intelligence data centre in Plumpton ^[1]. The facility is planned to be nearly six times the size of the Chadstone shopping centre, sparking significant local resistance ^[1]. Community members are calling for a thorough assessment of the "mega hub," citing concerns over its impact on energy resources and the local environment ^[1].

## Concerns Grow Over Industrial Expansion Victoria's data centre pipeline is currently expanding with four new proposals across the Melbourne region ^[2][3]. This development reflects a national surge in infrastructure meant to support AI technologies ^[1]. However, residents worry that the scale of the Plumpton project may place undue stress on regional utility networks ^[1]. Detailed construction timelines for the site remain unconfirmed in current reports.