Sydney, Australia – Macquarie Data Centres has marked a structural milestone for its latest Sydney development, a 47MW data centre IC3 Super West, following the completion of its external framework.
The new data centre, opening in September 2026, forms part of the company’s wider programme to expand national capacity for AI and cloud workloads. IC3 Super West is positioned as the only development expected to introduce new AI infrastructure in Sydney’s northern zone in 2026 and is being built to accommodate high-density power and advanced cooling requirements.
The facility is designed to support organisations seeking GPU-driven and high-performance computing capabilities, including global cloud platforms, large enterprises and emerging digital providers.
It also contributes to a broader development pipeline of around 200 megawatts that the company plans to bring to market to address rising demand for resource-intensive technologies.
“Demand for high-density AI infrastructure is the most significant megatrend we’ve seen in over 25 years in the data centre industry,” David Hirst, group executive at Macquarie Data Centres, stated.
He added, “IC3 Super West, opening in Q3 2026, is purpose-built for the high-density power and liquid cooling demands of new AI technology. Sovereign data centres keep Australia competitive in the global market and are the foundation of our AI future.”
The development aligns with the New South Wales Government’s agenda to streamline planning and accelerate the delivery of major technology infrastructure. Recent initiatives, including the state’s new Investment Delivery Authority, aim to support the expansion of data infrastructure as Sydney strengthens its position as a regional centre for digital services and innovation.
“In the years ahead, thousands of businesses will run smarter because this building exists. Research will accelerate because this building exists. AI capability will expand because this building exists,” Hon Daniel Mookhey MP, NSW treasurer, said.
IC3 Super West will be the third data centre constructed at the operator’s Macquarie Park campus in Sydney’s north. The site has been engineered to manage a blend of air and liquid cooling, enabling support for direct-to-chip systems and dense AI and cloud applications.
Macquarie Data Centres, which has operated in Australia for more than 25 years, provides colocation and infrastructure services for hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise clients and a significant share of Commonwealth Government workloads.
