Updated Jul 16, 2026 – 9.03am, first published at 8.49amMacquarie Data Centres has secured more than eight acres of land to build a new $3 billion campus on Sydney’s north shore as its boss, David Hirst, defended a surge in developments, arguing data centres are critical national infrastructure.The company, which is owned by ASX-listed Macquarie Technology, will file a development application for a new 200-megawatt campus in the suburb of Macquarie Park after buying 34,200 square metres of land for $240 million.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles