There are numerous concerns with this project and the long term impact it will have on the local community and more broadly, the environment.

1. Operational Noise: There is anecdotal evidence that currently operating data centres are exceeding their maximum operational noise levels (eg AirTrunk in Lane Cove) and there is no official monitoring or enforcement of these breaches, therefore how can the figures quoted by the proponents be accepted as true. Furthermore, the noise levels, whenever the back-up generators are required will be extremely problematic. - This could be at any time 24/7.

2. Local Air Pollution: Whenever the back-up generators are required there will be additional toxic emissions released into the atmosphere.

3. The building will be aesthetically appalling for those living on the western side of Wood Street.

I object due to environmental concerns and use of too much water and electricity

Lane Cove is rapidly becoming a major data centre hub
• Key compliance reports have not been submitted
• Noise has already exceeded predicted levels
• Fire and Rescue NSW says required documentation was never received

This development is to close to residential areas, local school and preschools.
Another site at the industrial park, further away from the residential boundaries should be utilized.

The bush land being destroyed is an important corridor for native wildlife. A section of The Great North Walk goes through there and should be protected for tourists and locals. There are important indigenous middens in the area.

I am concerned about the impact on the value of my property on Avalon Avenue. Given its close proximity, it is very distressing to think this could affect my retirement home, especially after a lifetime of paying taxes here.

Furthermore, I am worried about the impact on the wild life, air quality , traffic, noise levels, and neurological effects, particularly for babies. What will the future be like for our next generation?


My question is: does this development have to be in Lane Cove West? Does it have to be on Mars Road? Companies like Goodman have investments in other properties , do they have alternative options?

Residents like us do not have a choice. This is our retirement and everything we have.

I would like to object the construction of the data centre in Mars Road SSD-82052708. This state significant development is having a massive impact on the community.
First I would be affected as I am a direct worker in the area since 2019. I work for one of the warehouse that could be impacted as result of this project. I have home loand and personal liabilities and this project could seriously impact me by a possible redundancy or liquidation of business operations.
Second The massive impact on the environment for Lane Cove West community and sorrounding areas, including height limits, noise, excavation, deforestation, fauna and flora impact that will seriously deteriorate the quality of life for our community.
Third the impact on many workers in the area who will be affected with their job status and possible risk of employment for relocation. More than 500 people directly affected.
Fourth The effect on market value of sorrounding properties directly related to the construction of data centre and their clear implications on value reduction due to quality of life reduction.
Fifth the impact on high water and electricity consumption, road network closure, traffic increase and local disruption in a peacuful area.
Sixth the ongoing proposal request for more additional data centres in the area that derive questions about the real interest on local government to advocate for residents or instead working for the benfit of bigger interest where money is first and community to deal with Goverment decision, running over the general community interest. The rapid expansion across the state gives evidence the real interest of local state to work for high fortune interests and not for the community. Local Government is chosen to serve the community or at this stage, the questioning of local goverment reputation starts to be on the spotlight with the steady proposal for data centre development in the area.
Please I completely object this project and I have also signed in conjunction with more than 800 people our complete disagreement with the approval of this project affecting a whole community and local state goverment reputation.
Sincerely
Leonardo Acosta Padron

Please see attached Formal Objection PDF file

This is inappropriate development in a mainly residential area. Australia is suffering an affordable housing crisis and an energy and fuel crisis, and unprecedented levels of inflation causing the cost of living to skyrocket. Furthermore, Australia is one of the most arid places on Earth and parts of NSW are experiencing drought.
The area where the data centres are proposed to be built should be kept aside for residents and local community use. Not for data centres, which are huge buildings and have no meaningful and immediate benefits for most people.
Additionally, data from the US shows that data centres have massive, immediate and long-term detrimental impacts on human health and the environment. Examples are massive electricity and water consumption, people developing tinnitus from noise produced, and people developing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions and diseases.
There are also big questions over what waste will be produced by the data centres and how that waste will be dealt with to avoid any detrimental impacts on people (whether financial and/or physiological) and the environment.
Some links to articles regarding impacts on humans: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772985025000262
https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/land-lines-magazine/articles/land-water-impacts-data-centers/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772985025000262

I strongly oppose the proposed Mars Rd Mega Data centre
Firstly it is right on top homes in WoodSt and close to Lane cove west school and Blackman Park sporting and recreation area which is used by thousands of parents and children from all over Lane Cove and the north Shore .
Secondly the scale of the development and local infrastructure is not compatable. Any use of taxpayer dollars to improve the local infrastructure to enable a Data Centre cluster to be approved would be overriding the wishes of the local community and an improper use of planning priorities
This is not an industrial area it is only a business park suited to small businesses with minimum impact on the adjacent residential community and environment.
Finally the impact on the health and amenity of the area which has taken decades to create by the people and community of Lane Cove would be destroyed.