The Victorian Government has officially opened the state’s new $150 million data centre in Derrimut, with State Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips saying it will stimulate widespread economic activity throughout the state.

 

The M2 site, designed, constructed and operated by Metronode, covers an area over 25,000 square metres.

 

"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,”

 

Mr Rich-Phillips said the construction of the facility would generate hundreds of direct and in-direct ICT jobs throughout the state.

 

The site is the first of Metronode's next-generation facilities in Australia, which is accredited as a Tier III facility and utilises ground-breaking free cooling technology.