Global Infrastructure SherpaDatagrid gets approval for 280MW data center campus near Invercargill, New Zealand
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Datagrid New Zealand has received full resource consent approval for its planned 280MW, 78,000 sqm data center in Makarewa, near Invercargill. The approvals were granted by Southland District Council, Environment Southland, and Invercargill City Council, paving the way for construction to commence on the campus, which was first announced in December 2020. The University of Otago is set to be an anchor tenant of the facility, which could go live in 2028.
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Environment Southland
Environment Southland is the regional council for Southland, New Zealand, responsible for managing natural resources, flood protection, biosecurity, and regional planning. It develops and operates public infrastructure related to environmental management and regulates resource use within its jurisdiction.
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council is the local government authority for Invercargill, New Zealand, responsible for managing and developing public infrastructure and services including water, wastewater, stormwater, roads, parks, and community facilities. It also holds commercial infrastructure assets through its subsidiary, Invercargill City Holdings Ltd.
Southland District Council
Southland District Council is a local government body in New Zealand responsible for providing essential services and infrastructure to its residents. It manages and develops local infrastructure assets including roads, water, wastewater, and community facilities within the Southland District, with a planned capital expenditure of $740 million over the next decade.
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Datagrid New Zealand has secured all necessary resource consents for its 280MW data center campus in Makarewa, near Invercargill, nearly six years after the project was initially announced. This full approval from Southland District Council, Environment Southland, and Invercargill City Council clears the path for construction to begin on the 78,000 sqm facility. The University of Otago is set to be an anchor tenant, providing a strong demand signal for the campus, which aims to go live in 2028. This development brings substantial digital infrastructure to New Zealand's Southland region, following a lengthy approval process.
- 280MW capacity for the campus.
- 78,000 sqm facility near Invercargill.
- University of Otago confirmed as anchor tenant.
- Full approvals granted over five years after initial project announcement.
Timeline
Announced
Mar 11, 2026
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