Huntingwood datacentre project overview
Microsoft Datacentre (Australia) Pty Limited (“Microsoft”) is proposing the development of a new datacentre at Huntingwood in Western Sydney.
Datacentres provide the digital infrastructure that supports cloud computing, online services, artificial intelligence (AI), government services, businesses, schools, and healthcare providers. They enable the storage, processing, and delivery of data used every day by people and organisations across Australia.
Microsoft is investing in datacentre infrastructure in Australia to help meet growing demand for cloud and AI services while supporting Australia’s digital economy.
About the project
The proposed Huntingwood datacentre forms part of Microsoft’s broader investment in digital infrastructure across Australia.
The facility has been designed to support cloud and AI services while meeting applicable planning, environmental, and regulatory requirements. As with all Microsoft datacentres, the project will be subject to applicable assessment and approval processes at both state and federal levels.
Environmental assessment and approvals
NSW planning approval
The Huntingwood datacentre is being assessed through the New South Wales planning system as a State Significant Development (SSD).
Project information, technical studies, planning documentation, and assessment materials can be viewed via the NSW Government Planning Portal: Honeman Close Data Centre | Planning Portal – Department of Planning and Environment.
Microsoft and the community
Microsoft works with local communities, governments, educational institutions, and community organisations across Australia.
Our approach to community engagement is guided by Microsoft’s Datacentre Community Pledge, which outlines our commitment to:
- Engage openly and transparently.
- Operate responsibly.
- Support local skills and workforce development.
- Be a good neighbour in the communities where we operate.
Additional information is available through the following resources:
Stay connected
We will continue to provide project updates and information as the assessment process progresses.
For project-related enquiries, email: SydDC@microsoft.com
Additional updates about our projects can be found via our Australia page in our Microsoft in Your Community blog.