A $150 million data centre being constructed in Derrimut will create more than 200 jobs.
The Metronode project covers more than 25,000 square metres and Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips, who opened the site last week, said it would help stimulate economic growth.
“This facility is one of the largest independent data centres in Australia,” Mr Rich-Phillips said.
“Metronode’s investment strengthens Melbourne’s reputation as a leader in information and communication technology (ICT) and cloud computing, and will allow tenants to provide quality secure solutions for Victorian customers.
“The site will provide state-of-art technical space for customers across Australia and the creation of new sustainable jobs in the security, maintenance and service of these facilities.”
The centre is the first of Metronode’s facilities in Australia and utilises free cooling technology, an energy saving practice.
The M2 will be a physically secure facility and customers will include state and federal government agencies as well as corporate clients.
M2 is on the Australian Government panel and its customers will include
large corporate clients and state and federal government agencies.
Mr Rich-Phillips said the Government was investing $85 million to attract new ICT expertise and encourage business growth and last financial year helped create 1300 jobs in the ICT sector.
