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Queensland Data-Centre Proposal Puts AI Infrastructure Against Water and Energy Limits

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Western Downs, Queensland, Australia, 24 August 2026 – A proposed data centre in regional Queensland is forcing investors and policymakers to weigh the growth of artificial-intelligence infrastructure against the practical limits of water, power and community capacity. The Western Downs Digital Park would be Australia’s largest facility of its kind if approved, with a proposed investment value of A$31.9 billion.

Singapore-based developer Zerra DC has earmarked a 725.5-hectare site near Dalby, about 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The land currently includes a 24,000-head feedlot. Its location near major regional power stations is an advantage for a hyperscale project, but the scale of the development is also driving questions about energy consumption, water security and the effect on surrounding communities.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.