Data centre developer Quantum DC has halted plans to build a giant facility in the Adelaide Hills after a fierce community backlash and criticism from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Chief executive Alby Tomassi said the company had misread the depth of opposition to the 1.2-gigawatt project among the local community in Tungkillo, about 60 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, and would rethink its approach as it sought to rebuild trust.
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