Zerra DC proposes $32 billion data centre complex in Queensland with 1,500
Singapore-based developer Zerra DC proposed Australia's largest data centre in regional Queensland's Western Downs, a $32 billion project with four facilities. The air-cooled complex would harvest rainwater from 35,000 square metres of roof space, requiring 21,000 litres daily per building. AI customer Anthropic has leased the first centre for 2027 operations, with construction expected to create 1,500 jobs annually.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 04:50 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTC
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