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NEXTDC S7 Sydney (OpenAI MoU)

NEXTDC; OpenAI MoU (non-binding) · Eastern Creek, New South Wales

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Owner / operator

NEXTDC, OpenAI (MoU only)

As published: NEXTDC; OpenAI MoU (non-binding)

Location

Eastern Creek, New South Wales (NSW)

Stage

Planning

Planning (Prepare EIS)

Capacity (as published)

612 MW (SSD description)

Expected start

First phase targeted H2 2027, subject to approvals

Expected completion

—

Investment value

~A$7bn reported for the OpenAI/S7 plan

Builder / head contractor

—

Named contractors by trade

Moits – >1 million m3 bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, ~1.5km retaining walls, stormwater (for Multiplex) Civil

As published: Moits – >1 million m3 bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, ~1.5km retaining walls, stormwater (for Multiplex)

Named suppliers

—

Tender / procurement status

Pre-approval; SSD lists 340 backup diesel generators, on-site substation

Notes

OpenAI arrangement is an MoU only.

Sources

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Last updated

2026-11-13

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