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Hyper-scale data centre could draw quarter of Queensland's power usage

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A proposed $30 billion hyper-scale data centre in Queensland is currently under consideration, with projections indicating it could consume up to one-quarter of the state's total power supply. The facility is designed with a peak capacity equivalent to the average energy requirements of 1.5 million households.

This significant energy demand highlights the potential infrastructure challenges associated with large-scale digital development in the region. The scale of the project underscores the substantial utility requirements necessary to support high-capacity data processing facilities.

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