Key Question
When can work resume on the power line to NEXTDC's M3 campus?
Timeline for West Footscray
#17 21 Oct
Jemena halts power line to NEXTDC's M3
Data Centres: Boom and BacklashBackground
West Footscray is a suburb and locality in Melbourne's west, Victoria. Its mix of homes, industry, transport and employment sites includes NEXTDC's M3 data-centre campus.
In October 2026, Jemena stopped work on M3's power line after community opposition created safety and access concerns. Council consent remained pending.
Common Questions
Where is West Footscray?
It is a Melbourne suburb in the City of Maribyrnong, west of the city centre.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
What data centre is in West Footscray?
NEXTDC's M3 data-centre campus is in West Footscray.Source: NEXTDC
Why did Jemena halt work on the M3 power line?
Jemena cited safety and access concerns arising from community and stakeholder opposition.Source: NEXTDC
When could work on the M3 power line restart?
NEXTDC said work would not restart before February 2027, with council consent still pending.Source: NEXTDC
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