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Jemena

Electricity and gas distribution network operator serving parts of Melbourne and Victoria.

As of October 2026, Jemena operated electricity and gas networks, transmission pipelines and processing assets across Australia, including an electricity distribution role in parts of Melbourne and Victoria.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

When can Jemena restart the power works holding up NEXTDC's M3?

Timeline for Jemena

#17 21 Oct

Halted work on the power line to the M3 campus

Data Centres: Boom and Backlash: Jemena halts power line to NEXTDC's M3

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Background

Jemena owns and operates Australian electricity and gas distribution networks, gas transmission pipelines and gas-processing facilities. Its electricity distribution role covers parts of Melbourne and Victoria.

Jemena supplies the local distribution connection when a data-centre site needs work on the public grid.

Common Questions

What does Jemena do?

Jemena owns and operates Australian gas and electricity distribution networks, gas transmission pipelines and gas-processing facilities.Source: Jemena

Why did Jemena pause the West Footscray power works?

Jemena paused the proposed pole upgrade while it consulted residents about community concerns. NEXTDC cited safety concerns and loss of access to work sites.Source: Jemena and NEXTDC

When could Jemena restart the M3 power-line work?

NEXTDC said Jemena did not expect to restart the affected work before February 2027.Source: NEXTDC ASX release

When will NEXTDC's M3 receive more grid power?

NEXTDC expects the first increase in M3 grid supply during its 2028 financial year.Source: NEXTDC ASX release

What work is Jemena still doing in Footscray?

Jemena says routine maintenance and the Footscray West Zone Substation rebuild are separate; the proposed larger-pole programme remains paused.Source: Jemena

Source Material

M3 Melbourne power delay and revised FY27 guidance Electricity network works resume in Yarraville and Footscray About Jemena

How the World Sees Them

Jemena

Jemena says the proposed pole upgrade is paused while it listens to community feedback. Separate maintenance and substation work continues.

NEXTDC

NEXTDC says the pause delayed M3 grid supply into its 2028 financial year. It removed affected M3 contracts from its 2027 guidance.

Local community

Residents raised concerns about larger power poles across Melbourne's inner west. The opposition removed access to work sites and triggered further consultation.

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.