Status: Operational / Accelerated Expansion (April 2026) | Location: 25 Indwe Street, West Footscray VIC 3012, australia
As of April 2026, M3 Melbourne is scaling rapidly to meet what operators describe as a clear step-change in AI-driven demand, driven largely by hyperscale and high-performance computing requirements. Technically, the 150MW campus stands as Melbourne’s premier Tier IV fault-tolerant facility, designed for maximum uptime and resilience. Strategically positioned just 10km from the CBD and adjacent to major electricity substations, it benefits from both proximity to enterprise demand and robust, scalable power access. The site incorporates a modular, data-driven design by HDR, enabling accelerated deployment of data halls and flexible capacity expansion aligned with customer requirements. Following the April 20, 2026 announcement of a record 250MW increase in portfolio-wide contracted utilization, the pace of development at M3 has intensified, with fit-out schedules being pulled forward to capture near-term demand. The facility is purpose-built for high-density GPU workloads, integrating advanced and adaptable cooling solutions capable of supporting next-generation AI infrastructure. In addition, its direct interconnection with the M1 and M2 facilities along the Tullamarine corridor creates a highly integrated, metro-wide digital fabric, strengthening network performance, redundancy, and scalability across the broader Victorian market.
| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | NEXTDC M3 Melbourne Data Center | 150MW Hyperscale AI & Cloud Infrastructure Hub |
| Location | 25 Indwe Street, West Footscray VIC 3012, australia |
| Status | Operational / Accelerated Expansion (April 2026) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale, Enterprise & AI-Inference Campus |
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| City Name | melbourne |
| Population | City Proper (Estimated 2026): ~5.2–5.3 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~5.3+ million (Greater Melbourne region) |
| Economic Profile | 🔒 Detailed city intelligence available to subscribers |
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