Wed, Jun 3, 2026
IREN announces first Australian data center campus, 800MW in South Australia
Key points
- Transmission connection agreement signed for a planned 800MW data center campus in Bundey, South Australia (~78 miles northeast of Adelaide)
- Secures four 330kV feeder exits at the utility's substation, supporting up to 800MW without requiring network upgrades
- On track to commence energization from 2028
- Submarine fiber connectivity into key Asia-Pacific demand centers (Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan)
- Expected to create 200+ ongoing skilled jobs, plus 500+ during construction
- IREN's first announced Australian data center project
Site update
| Site | Status | Active | In build | Theoretical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BundeyBundey, SA Transmission connection agreement secured (four 330kV feeder exits, up to 800MW); energization targeted from 2028. IREN's first Australian site. | Disclosed | — | — | 800 MWgross |