Housing must not be collateral damage of data centres
HIA has welcomed the PM's statement that housing must not be sidelined as Australia expands data centre infrastructure. The industry body is pushing to ensure land and resources earmarked for homes are not diverted to digital projects.
Will data centre expansion eat into land available for housing construction jobs?
Builders and developers could face tighter land supply if data centres compete for residential zoning. This affects project pipelines and workloads for builders, concreters and related trades.
Key takeaways
- HIA welcomed the PM's public commitment that housing remains a priority alongside digital infrastructure growth.
- Data centres and housing may compete for the same land, threatening residential construction pipelines.
- The building industry is urging government to protect residential zoning from infrastructure encroachment.
- No funding figures or policy changes were announced alongside the PM's statement.
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