Stockland-EdgeConneX: 1GW+ National AI Data Center Portfolio
Status: Finalized Partnership / Development Pipeline | Location: National, Sydney
Project Overview
The Stockland-EdgeConneX Australian JV Portfolio is a landmark partnership aimed at transforming Australia into a primary global hub for AI and sovereign cloud computing. Officially finalized on March 3, 2026, this 50/50 joint venture pairs Australia’s largest diversified property group, Stockland, with global data center pioneer EdgeConneX. The platform leverages Stockland's vast metropolitan industrial land bank and EdgeConneX's global expertise in delivering high-density infrastructure for AI giants and major cloud service providers.
The JV is strategically focused on the convergence of logistics and digital infrastructure. By repurposing or developing adjacent to Stockland's existing Logistics and Business Parks, the partnership bypasses many traditional land-acquisition hurdles. The first wave of projects will focus on "brownfield" conversions in Western Sydney and Melbourne’s West, where existing high-voltage power allocations can be rapidly scaled. This platform is designed to support next-generation GPU workloads, incorporating liquid cooling as a standard design feature across all new builds.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Stockland-EdgeConneX: 1GW+ National AI Data Center Portfolio |
| Location | National, Sydney |
| Status | Finalized Partnership / Development Pipeline |
| Commissioning | Continuous Rollout starting Late 2026/2027 |
| Total IT Load | ~1 GW (Target Portfolio Capacity) |
| Total Capacity | Combined A$15 Billion+ Strategic Pipeline |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ (AI-Optimized) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale Platform / AI & Cloud Infrastructure |
City Profile
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| City Name | Sydney |
| Population | 5.3 million (city proper: ~5.3M, metropolitan area: ~5.5–5.6M) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~5.5–5.6 million |
| City GDP | ~AUD 605 billion (approx. USD 400 billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~AUD 80,000 per year (approx. USD 53,000) |
| City Tier | Tier-1 |
| Key Strengths | Financial and business hub of Australia (headquarters for major banks, corporations) |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Stockland + EdgeConneX |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) |
| Construction Contractor | Multiplex / Lendlease (Preferred Tiers) |
| MEP Engineering | Aurecon / AECOM |
| Network Connectivity | Megaport / Telstra / Vocus (Neutral Connectivity) |
| Power Infrastructure | Ausgrid / Endeavour Energy / United Energy |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | Scalable to 1 GW+ across national sites |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+1$ Modular with Lithium-ion Battery Backups |
| Cooling System | AI-Ready Liquid-to-Chip & Advanced Heat Recovery Systems |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral fabric with direct on-ramps to major IXs |
| PUE Target | 1.18 |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable Energy Target via Stockland’s Solar Assets |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Early 2024 |
| Construction Start | NA |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Late 2027 |
| Full Buildout | NA |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated A$15 Billion (Long-term Pipeline) |
| Funding | 50/50 Equity Split + Institutional Debt Facilities |