Officially, Microsoft has announced and confirmed plans for one data center campus, known as the Kemps Creek Project In Sydney, Australia. As a whole, the $1.3 billion development will cover an area of 14.4 hectares. Moreover, it will feature 2, two-storey data center buildings.
Right along the Mamre Road Precinct, the campus development will be built by AW Edwards. Thus far, the Australian Financial Review reports that the company received approval for construction in June.
Managing Director at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, Steven Wirrall said that the Kemps Creek Project In Sydney commits to deep learning in indigenous ways of being. Therefore, the project took the initiative to host a Land Acknowledgement with Members of local Indigenous communities, alongside Indigenous-owned, Indigital.
The Kemps Creek Project In Sydney Set To Feature Indigenous Artwork
Initially, Microsoft had first filed to build the campus, back in November 2021. In a nutshell, a press statement noted that it aims to build for the future, while still respecting culture. Taking it a step further, the project has thus far, worked closely with the Dharug people. The community is acknowledged as the Traditional Custodians of the land, set to host the data center. As a result, the site’s exterior landscape and artwork will feature cultural artwork. Furthermore, the design of the art will aim to support cultural inclusion as well as connection.
In extension, the Kemps Creek Project In Sydney serves to present major capital investment as well as long-term commitment to the community, in general. At an estimate, Microsoft stated that the development will require 4,575 construction roles. In addition to a total of 18.6 million work hours for the successful building of the data center. Additionally, it intends to fill 25% to 30% of positions with local contractors.
