NEXTDC receives approval for new S4 Sydney Data Centre

NEXTDC has secured development approval for its S4 Sydney Data Centre, supporting future growth in digital infrastructure.

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Published December 24, 2025 2:17 pm AEDT

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price is in focus after news that the company's S4 Sydney Data Centre development in Horsley Park has been given State Significant Development approval by the NSW Department of Planning. This milestone supports NEXTDC's ongoing expansion in the critical data centre sector.

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What did NEXTDC report?

Development application for the S4 Sydney Data Centre at Horsley Park approved
State Significant Development (SSD) approval reference SSD-63741210 granted by NSW Department of Planning
S4 will join NEXTDC's growing network of Uptime Institute-certified Tier IV facilities
Supports strategic growth in metro Sydney and accommodates rising digital infrastructure demand

What else do investors need to know?

The S4 Sydney Data Centre is expected to bolster NEXTDC's position as a leading provider of data centre services not just in Australia, but across Asia. The company is known for its focus on sustainability, efficiency, and operational excellence, including a commitment to renewable energy and NABERS 5-star energy efficiency ratings.

This new facility is part of NEXTDC's broader plan to expand infrastructure for the digital economy. The S4 centre will help serve the increasing needs of cloud providers, enterprise customers, and government agencies wanting secure, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure.

What's next for NEXTDC?

With government approval in place, NEXTDC can progress to the next stages of design, construction, and eventual commissioning of the S4 Sydney Data Centre. The company aims to solidify its market presence further by supporting substantial digital growth in New South Wales while maintaining its sustainability initiatives.

Investors can watch for future updates as construction commences, including milestones on build progress and new customer signings at S4, alongside continued expansion and innovation across NEXTDC's facility network.

NEXTDC share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, NextDC shares have declined 16%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 7% over the same period.

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