Nation / PlaceAU
Melbourne
Capital of the Australian state of Victoria.
As at 22 October 2026, Melbourne is Victoria's capital and home to NEXTDC's M3 data-centre campus at West Footscray.
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Hosted the stalled M3 campus at West Footscray
Data Centres: Boom and Backlash: Jemena halts power line to NEXTDC's M3Background
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia. West Footscray lies in the city's inner west.
NEXTDC's M3 data-centre campus is at West Footscray. The campus relies on local network infrastructure for its grid connection and later power increases.
Common Questions
Where is Melbourne?
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria.Source: Victorian Government
Why is NEXTDC's M3 Melbourne power connection delayed?
Jemena suspended parts of the required network work after community and stakeholder opposition and a lack of local council consent.Source: NEXTDC ASX release
When will NEXTDC's M3 receive more grid power?
NEXTDC expects the next increase in M3 grid supply during its 2028 financial year.Source: NEXTDC ASX release
How did the M3 power delay affect NEXTDC?
The delay deferred delivery and billing of contracted M3 capacity and led NEXTDC to exclude the affected contracts from its revised 2027 guidance.Source: NEXTDC ASX release
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