Centuria Clayton DC1 Enterprise & AI Campus
Status: Active Development / Retrofit Phase (Announced Late 2024 / Under Construction) | Location: 1822 Dandenong Road, Clayton, VIC 3168, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Project Overview
The Centuria Clayton DC1 Data Center is a major Australian digital infrastructure development representing an investment of more than $150 million, located at 1822 Dandenong Road in Clayton, within Melbourne’s eastern Monash technology corridor. Spearheaded by Centuria Capital Group in strategic partnership with liquid-cooling specialist Reset Data, the project transforms a former 10,500-square-meter office building into a modern, high-density computing facility designed to support artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and enterprise workloads. The redevelopment reflects an innovative approach to data center expansion by repurposing existing commercial property for advanced digital infrastructure rather than relying entirely on new construction. Its location within the Monash technology precinct provides access to Melbourne’s established business ecosystem, research institutions, technology companies, and telecommunications networks. The facility’s focus on high-density computing addresses the growing demand for infrastructure capable of supporting resource-intensive applications, including generative AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and high-performance computing. Through its partnership with Reset Data, the project incorporates specialized liquid-cooling expertise, an important consideration for managing the heat generated by increasingly powerful processors and accelerated computing systems. Efficient thermal management can help support higher rack densities while addressing operational reliability and energy performance requirements. The development also highlights the growing convergence of commercial property investment, digital infrastructure, and emerging AI technologies in Australia. As organizations expand their adoption of cloud platforms and AI-driven services, specialized facilities such as Clayton DC1 can provide the computing environments needed to accommodate evolving workload requirements. By combining adaptive building reuse with advanced cooling capabilities and a strategic Melbourne location, the project is positioned to contribute to Australia's expanding data center ecosystem and the region’s growing demand for next-generation computing capacity.
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| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | Centuria Clayton DC1 Enterprise & AI Campus |
| Location | 1822 Dandenong Road, Clayton, VIC 3168, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Status | Active Development / Retrofit Phase (Announced Late 2024 / Under Construction) |
| Project Type | Office-to-Data Center Adaptive Reuse, Ultra-Dense Liquid-Cooled AI Factory |
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City Profile
| Header | Details |
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| City Name | Clayton |
| Population | Approximately 25,800 residents (2026 estimate; 18,988 in the 2021 Census). |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approximately 5.3 million residents in Greater Melbourne |
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