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'Less water than one restaurant': AI data centre company responds to concerns

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Firmus, developing three AI data centres in Tasmania, is defending against community concerns over environmental impact. Co-CEO Oliver Curtis claims one facility would be quieter than a library and use less water than a restaurant. According to ABC News Australia, residents worry about power consumption, water use, and noise.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-02/firmus-response-pu...

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