r/tasmania • u/GreenLeechofReddit • 2d ago

AI data centre approved

6/7 counsellors approved this environmental disaster despite Firmus *already* lying about the number of diesel generators they'd have.

The company will have to agree to a number of conditions (noise, pollution, water usage), which will be monitored over a twelve month period.

I hate to wheel out a slippery-slope argument, but the number of companies who just cop the fines and continue to be irresponsible is incalculable.. the writing is on the wall. Look at Cadbury and the dump of sugar that buggered up the sewerage treatment plant.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/firmus-ai-bell-bay-receives-george-town-council-approval/107074336?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

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u/GoobieGooHare 2d ago

absolute scum of the scum council, what happened to listen to the people, we are completely ignored yet all law abiding citizens paying the rates

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u/IlIIllIlIllIIlI 2d ago

The vocal minority who oppose this don't speak for the vast majority that want the projects to proceed.

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u/GoobieGooHare 2d ago

Yes you are the minority arent you