Bouygues Wins €1.2 Billion Contract to Expand AirTrunk’s SYD3 Data Centre in Sydney
French construction firm Bouygues Construction has secured a €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) contract through its Australian subsidiary AW Edwards to expand the SYD3 data centre campus for AirTrunk, located in Western Sydney. The project aims to increase capacity beyond 400MW and is expected to start soon with completion set for mid-2028. The expansion reflects growing demand from cloud computing, AI, and enterprise digital services across Australia. Bouygues will implement environmentally conscious construction practices such as low-carbon concrete use and a waste recycling system called Site Cycle, aiming to divert 90% of non-hazardous construction waste from landfills. The project is projected to support around 10,000 jobs during the construction phase. Bouygues Construction deputy CEO Philippe Jouy emphasized that this contract underscores AirTrunk’s confidence in Bouygues’ capabilities and their strong partnership. This expansion aligns with AirTrunk's broader investment strategy, which includes over €6.4 billion already invested across four sites and future commitments expected to reach up to €48 billion nationally within the next decade.
Topics: cloud computing data centers employment sustainability