'Lifeline' or 'catastrophe'? Community divided over proposed data centre
A proposed $10 billion data centre in South Australia is dividing locals ahead of its potential 2028 launch. Supporters claim it will create 500 construction jobs, while critics worry about its water consumption from the drought-stricken River Murray. Mayor Bill Gebhardt argues that economic growth is essential for the area's struggling community.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 19:10 UTC
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