Project Mars Data Centre

Current Iran-US war has proved that Data Center is a trouble spot, and I can't see the benefit our community can get from it directly.

Height — the proposal significantly exceeds Lane Cove's permitted height limits, with the tallest portions closest to residential streets and bushland
Noise — the 24/7 facility sits close to homes, and the noise assessment has been based on assumed equipment rather than confirmed specifications
Bushland and riparian land — the site adjoins protected bushland and the Lane Cove River corridor, and proposed excavation of up to 8 metres raises serious concerns about environmental damage. During construction of a nearby data centre, inadequate sediment controls caused major damage to an endangered saltmarsh community — Council is determined this must not happen again
Our Community Nursery — located directly adjacent to the site, the Nursery propagates native plants for bush regeneration across the whole LGA and must be protected from construction dust and heat impacts
Cumulative impact — no assessment has been provided on what four data centres together will demand from local water, electricity, and road networks

I have several concerns and oppose this proposal. Another data centre in the area is going to put a massive strain on the areas energy and water use, and its proximity to bush land will negatively affect the wildlife with the amount of noise the data centre will generate.

This project puts serious health risk to locals in the area, and I oppose it greatly. The developers should consider using land in other parts of Sydney where there’s a lot more space and not around homes and schools.

I don't believe area has sufficient infrastructure for the project to go ahead. It will negatively affect the residents of Lane Cove.

I object due to: traffic and parking issues, ongoing noise and dust, loss of wildlife, all during construction.
In addition, I object due to: constant background noise, air pollution, loss of trees, reduced enjoyment of Blackman park, all once operational.
Our family says NO to more data centres in lane cove!

Too close to residential homes and schools.

The project will cause pollution and reduce the enjoyment of the Blackman Park. It should be bulit farther from residential and recreational areas.

Data Centres should be built away from residential areas to reduce impacts to the population like higher electricity bill , water bill, and damage to environment.

I attach my submission opposing the development of the 12 Mars Road data centre.

See detailed attachment : Mara Road Data Centre objection

For Australian competitiveness and security we need our own compute power. I support this important investment. Lane Cove is a very central area. If you want to live in a low-rise village atmosphere stop doing it at the expense of everyone else by ringfencing off a central metro area, and do it in the outer suburbs. Metro areas should be for metro developments that benefit Australians, and this is one.

Concerns about noise and the impact on our home valuation. What is the benefit to our local community?

Objection to the proposal is attached below.

We have already endured some years of mismanaged data projects- in Hallam Ave, the interflow company has been digging up the street constantly , unsuccessfully looking for a leak in the latest water pipe installation for the most recent data centre, this comes after the previous bankrupted contractor dug up the council strips , parking excavator & "ditch witches on this previously grassed strip, blocking driveway access, for weeks, with oily residue streaming down our drive, into the storm water drain then into Hands Quarry Reserve, where wildlife including Echidnas previously flourished.
This residential/ significant greenspace is not a suitable area for Mega Data centres & the infrastructure they require.

I wish to formally object to the proposed Project Mars Data Centre development.

This proposal is fundamentally incompatible with its location in a quiet, established residential area surrounded by family homes and local schools. The scale and 24/7 operation of a large data centre will introduce continuous noise, light spill, traffic, and industrial activity that is out of character with the existing leafy community. These impacts will significantly diminish the amenity, wellbeing, and sense of safety currently enjoyed by residents.

There is also insufficient clarity around the long-term environmental and health impacts. The potential effects on local wildlife, tree canopy, and urban ecology have not been adequately addressed. Likewise, the cumulative impact of constant operations on children, families, and nearby schools raises serious concern, particularly in relation to noise, air quality, and unknown emissions.

The proposal appears to prioritise industrial infrastructure over community wellbeing, without demonstrating that this is the appropriate location for such a facility.

For these reasons, I strongly urge that this development be refused or, at minimum, reconsidered with meaningful community consultation and more suitable siting.

I object to the proposal because of increased noise, pollution, and increased load on public water, NBN and electricity utilities.

As residents of Lane Cove West, my wife and I are very concerned about the proposed development of yet ANOTHER data centre in the Lane Cove West Business Park. Our suburb is primarily a place of residence, where families have joined together to create a real community with local sporting clubs, businesses, schools, churches and green spaces. In doing so, we have created one of the most sought after suburbs in all of Sydney.

The ariel photographs of the proposed development site show very clearly how close the new structure will be to the residents of this area. It is absolutely unconscionable that the state is considering the establishment of such a large, 24x7 operation directly next to a residential area (less than 50 meters from some homes!). This will be the 3rd data centre approved for this area, and it is undeniable that the CUMULATIVE impact on both electricity and water demands in our local area will be significant. This puts our suburb at risk.

We do understand the need for all communities to be balanced in the pursuit of both residential and commercial outcomes, however these large infrastructure projects appear to be overly concentrated in our area. It is a fact that this new data centre will create very few permanent, local jobs in return for the level of disruption and risk to our community. We strongly believe that the state - and this government - should do better than this.

We demand that you identify an alternate site for your proposed data centre, so that ALL communities can share equally in supporting state projects of this nature.

The project does not fit with current residential housing in close proximity due to several impacted areas;
Proximity to residential area combined with the overextending height of the structure practically to the edge of where well established residential houses exist!
Impact on native wildlife ecosystem and trees in the area to make way for this enormous building
No reasonable oversight on impact to electricity generation water facilities that will be used to operate the centre and how this will impact residents close by with pressure on grid and water facilities
Extensive heat produced by facility and its impact to nearby residents
Impact on parking
The are is zoned as industrial but this is a large scale project which needs more of a regional or location which is at length and away from established residential facilities
I will have direct line of sight of this immense concrete structure and understand that the height cap is being exceeded as part of the project - why? Is the rule being broken when it impacts nearby residential properties and their worth
We used the park regularly for walks taking the dog out tennis and basketball - this is going to impact the look and feel of lane cove west due to the huge site if the proposed development which is on the boundary of the zone! Surely there are other sites available around Sydney which would not inconvenience residents
There is little undertaken for infrastructure upgrades instead you add more load to an ageing infrastructure leaving residents in the lurch with devalued potential
Property prices and no support

I object to the development as per the attached submission.