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The data-centre pipeline and HVAC market, tracked in one place

Live figures on what's built and what's coming across Australia and New Zealand, a map of where it's happening, and the news worth reading this week.

Data-centre pipeline dashboard

Figures are public market data, refreshed periodically — not member spend data.

Updated July 2026

Australia

250+

Data centres operating nationally today

~90

More in the development pipeline on top of that

5.4 GW

In AEMO's transmission connection queue — 11 projects, 60% NSW / 40% VIC

$46bn

Forecast investable universe by 2029

Projects proposed in NSW, totalling 11.4 GW

~1.2 GW

Of that NSW pipeline realistically expected online in Sydney by 2030

31 + 38

Victoria: projects in pipeline + already operating

2,400 MW

Largest single planned project — the Victorian AI Hub

New Zealand

NZ$7.5bn

AWS's committed investment in its Auckland region

NZ$1bn+

Microsoft's Westgate, Auckland data-centre investment

~90 MW

Combined capacity of CDC's Silverdale & Hobsonville campuses

NZ$25–30bn

Further offshore investment Invest NZ is targeting over 5 years

Sources: Climate Council, AEMO, AEMC, Department of Finance / USSC analysis, NZ Herald, DCD, Invest New Zealand. Pipeline figures are proposed capacity — industry estimates suggest only a fraction is ultimately built by 2030, so treat these as a ceiling, not a forecast.

Where it's happening

Named data-centre projects across Australia and New Zealand

Locations are approximate (city/region level) — not exact addresses. Click a marker for details.

Operating In pipeline / under construction

The data-centre pipeline and HVAC market, tracked in one place

Data-centre pipeline dashboard

Named data-centre projects across Australia and New Zealand

Latest HVAC industry news

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