Data Centre and Gas
Fired Power Station in Hume ACT
A
consortium led by ActewAGL proposed to build a data centre and a
210MW gas fired power station opposite the Mugga Lane tip in the
Tuggeranong district. Macarthur residents said the power plant
would site nine 35 metre chimney stacks, within 600 metres from
houses. A huge public campaign was launched and it was a key issue
in the 2008 ACT Government election. A community action group
Canberra Power Station Relocation undertook a strong campaign
against the location and size of the power station and the poor
community consultation process undertaken by the ACT Government.
The JRA made a submission as part
of this process.
As a result of significant community outcry the size of the power
station was reduced to 45MW and 3 turbines and more recently the
location of the site has been moved further towards Hume. The
proponents are Canberra Technology City, further details are on
their website.
The No Power Station Group has raised concerns about the station's
emissions, additional information available at: No Power Station
Website