Announced at NVIDIA AI Day, a strategic partnership with CDC and NVIDIA, Project Southgate will deliver sovereign, world-class AI capability at scale, positioning Australia as a leader in digital innovation, advanced manufacturing and supporting the clean energy transition. Extending the AI Factory platform to mainland Australia and scaling total planned capacity to 1.6 GW. Key Facts: Project Southgate Investment: A$4.5 billion initial investment, with scale up to A$73.3 billion and 1.6GW of operational AI Factories through 2028. Jobs: Up to 20,700 direct jobs created through 2028, across construction, advanced manufacturing, operations, and technical roles. New renewables generation: Up to 5.1GW of net new renewable generation supported, with 100% renewable energy powering AI Factories. Technology: Australian-designed and manufactured AI Factory technology, delivering world-leading energy and water efficiency (PUE 1.10, >99% less water use). Global Integrations: Accelerated by NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 Full release: https://lnkd.in/gcrxajWp Southgate will drive widespread productivity for the nation, and ensure Australia’s AI future is built on local innovation, renewable energy, and under sovereign control. #NVIDIA #GreenEnergy #NVIDIAAIDAY