Goodman Group has formally marked the start of construction on a 90MW data centre in northern Sydney, as the developer’s global work in progress approaches AUD 18 billion and its power bank expands to 6 GW across 16 metropolitan markets. The new facility, known as SYD01, is located in Artarmon, around 10 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD, and forms part of Goodman’s projected 0.5 GW of data centre capacity in development by June 2026. The site will deliver 61 MW of IT load across five 12.2 MW data halls, supported by 90 MW of secured utility power in what the company describes as a tightly held Tier 1 market.
The first 12.2 MW phase is scheduled to be ready for service in the second quarter of 2028. SYD01 is a key component of Goodman’s 1.3 GW Australian power bank, which includes seven stabilised data centres serving hyperscale and enterprise customers. Globally, the group reports 0.7 GW of stabilised assets delivered and 0.4 GW currently in development, with projects under way in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Amsterdam.
Goodman CEO Australia Jason Little, said the development reflects the company’s intent to deploy its global data centre capability into high-demand domestic markets. “SYD01 demonstrates how Goodman’s global data centre capability is being deployed in Australia to support the accelerating demand for AI and cloud services,” he said. “Our ability to secure land, power and connectivity in Tier 1 markets, combined with more than 20 years of global experience in data centres, enables us to deliver infrastructure of this scale, speed and reliability.”
The 1.4-hectare site has been designed for modular deployment, allowing staged expansion as customer requirements evolve. Goodman said the facility will be fully fitted and operated in-house and engineered for concurrently maintainable “five nines” availability.
Technical specifications include two meet-me rooms with four diverse points of entry to support carrier-neutral connectivity, a site-wide data centre management system for telemetry and monitoring, and power and cooling systems designed to optimise PUE and WUE while accommodating high-density workloads. Security measures include 24/7 on-site personnel, CCTV, secure perimeter fencing and SCEC Zone 4 data hall protection.
The project also carries sustainability targets, including a 5.5-star NABERS energy rating and a 3-star water rating for the office component, on-site solar PV, rainwater harvesting, and a commitment to divert 90% of construction waste from landfill.
In economic terms, Goodman said SYD01 will generate around 700 construction jobs and 30 ongoing operational roles once complete. The Sydney build sits within a broader capital programme that already stands at approximately AUD 18 billion globally, with data centres accounting for the majority of that pipeline. As AI and cloud demand continue to concentrate infrastructure in supply-constrained metropolitan markets, access to land, power and connectivity remains central to competitive positioning.
With SYD01 now under construction, Goodman is signalling that its next phase of growth will be defined less by land banking and more by the rapid conversion of secured power into operational, high-density digital capacity.