A major development application was made for a data centre right next to Lane Cove National Park in Julius Ave, North Ryde. This would have involved the removal of over 500 trees and impacted on habitat for threatened species and an important wildlife corridor. It would be using large amount of electricity and water. The Friends of Lane Cove National Park publicised the problems with the plan and over 150 opposing submissions were made. They were invited by the project team to an onsite meeting.

The result of the submissions and consultation has been proposed amendments with significant reductions in the footprint of the development and the amount of bushland to be removed and reduction in water usage by 95% by using an air-cooling system. These changes are yet to be confirmed.

This case is a demonstration of what can be achieved with detailed research and active consultation.

More detail is provided in the January 2026 edition of Regenavitis.