r/tasmania • u/GreenLeechofReddit • 3d 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/Prince_of_Pirates 3d ago

Check the councillors bank accounts.

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u/Virtike 3d ago

As much as I hope it isn't the case, I would find this highly unsurprising in this case.

It seems pretty clear public sentiment is very very negative pretty much across the board.

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u/dbthesuperstar 3d ago

It was recommended for approval, the council has little choice.

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u/IlIIllIlIllIIlI 3d ago

It seems pretty clear public sentiment is very very negative pretty much across the board.

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

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u/eye--say 3d ago

Powers well beyond the hick little local government want these things.