Sydney councils urge state to pause datacentre approvals over blackout concerns

Sydney councils expressed concerns that new datacentres are leading to increased blackouts, hinder housing developments, and impact local health. Lane Cove Council reported rising brownouts since datacentre expansion, while the City of Ryde highlighted competition for residential projects near public transport. Councils are urging the state government to halt further approvals until utility impacts are fully assessed.

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