Council sounds alarm on 'tidal wave' of data centre water applications
By Leanne Wong

A council in Melbourne's outer north has voted for more scrutiny over applications for resource-intensive data centres, with its deputy mayor warning the significant volumes of water they require could jeopardise new housing and population growth.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-26/hume-council-votes-on-data-centres-energy-water-management-plan/105694556

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