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Sydney data centre plan scrapped by developer after community backlash

Goodman Group withdrew plans for a A$443.8-million data centre in Sydney's Lane Cove after residents raised concerns over its impact on homes, schools and local infrastructure

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Updated On: Oct 16 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

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With the dual purpose of enhancing power transmission infrastructure in states and boosting renewable energy (RE) connectivity across all regions, the ministry of power is planning to push states to connect upcoming RE projects to state grids and not the national grid.<\/div><\/p>**media[222]**

Senior government officials indicated that the current Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) waiver given to renewable energy projects when they connect to the national grid may be \u201crelooked\u201d at in the next financial year.<\/div><\/p>

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