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  • Date

    12.03.2026

  • By

    Bouygues Construction's Press Department

  • Category

    Press Release

Bouygues Construction awarded contract for new urban data centre in Australia

Through its Australian subsidiary, AW Edwards, Bouygues Construction has secured a contract* to build the Goodman SYD 01 data centre in Artarmon, on Sydney’s North Shore.

This contract marks the first collaboration between AW Edwards and Goodman. This project is set to support the growing demand for data storage, cloud applications and AI-related infrastructure in the Sydney area.

A vertical data centre in a dense urban environment

The Goodman SYD 01 will be located in the immediate vicinity of the city centre and will feature a distinctive vertical design. With a total floor area of 60,320 m², the building will be seven storeys high, including five floors dedicated to date halls and other technical facilities. There will also be administrative and service areas. The design, by architectural firm HDR, will feature a prefabricated ribbed panel facade, a glass curtain wall and aluminium cladding. Building a vertical data centre on a restricted urban site requires exceptionally rigorous planning in terms of logistics and operations, ensuring that deadlines are met and that the work is carried out safely. Strict risk management is also essential for maintaining service continuity and ensuring site security.

*This contract was recorded in the order book in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Innovation and safety

As part of a commitment to operational innovation and enhanced safety, the teams will adopt Auto Loto, a digital energy management system designed to control and secure shutdown and restart procedures for technical equipment. The tool helps improve traceability of work activities and reduces the risks associated with restoring power in a highly technical environment.

Philippe Jouy, Deputy CEO of Bouygues Construction with responsibility for Bouygues Bâtiment International, said: “This data centre showcases Bouygues Bâtiment International’s expertise in building large-scale infrastructure to support the digital transformation and the needs of users in Australia.”

Early site works began in December 2025, with the first phase scheduled to be ready for service in Q2, 2028. Up to 450 people will be working on the site during peak periods.

Bouygues Construction has expertise in developing infrastructure essential to the digital economy. We support the development, design, construction and fit-out of secure and resilient data centres around the world, including in France, the United Kingdom, in Australia (AirTrunk SYD1, Kemps Creek), and the Philippines (Vitro Santa Rosa).


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PRESS CONTACT

Céline Badet +33 6 99 82 35 67 – c.badet@bouygues-construction.com