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About M3 Melbourne

A simple guide to our data centre, what is happening on site and how to contact us.

M3 Melbourne is a data centre campus in the established Tottenham industrial area of West Footscray. It provides secure, resilient digital infrastructure supporting the technology and online services used every day, including banking, healthcare and communications.

Transforming an industrial site for the digital future

For decades, the M3 site has formed part of West Footscray’s industrial landscape, with previous uses including warehousing and logistics, civil and industrial operations and heavy vehicle activity. Today, M3 is transforming this long-established industrial site into modern digital infrastructure supporting Victoria’s growing digital economy.

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In short

Operating now: Stages 1 and 2.

Works continuing: Stages 3 and 4.

Proposed expansion: Stages 6 and 7, under government assessment.

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Fast facts about M3 Melbourne

A quick overview of NEXTDC’s M3 data centre in West Footscray, site activity and community information.

Site overview

  • Location: 25 Indwe Street, West Footscray, in the established Tottenham industrial precinct.

  • What it does: Supports essential digital services used every day, including banking, healthcare and communications.

  • Operating now: Stages 1 and 2.

  • Under construction: Stages 3 and 4, with completion planned through 2027.

  • Proposed expansion: Stages 6 and 7, being assessed by the Victorian Government.

Operations and activity

  • On site 24/7: Operations and security teams.

  • Construction hours: 7am–6pm Monday to Friday, 8am–2pm Saturday. No Sunday works.

  • Generator testing hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm only, except in an emergency.

  • Advance notice: At least 7 business days before planned generator use, by email, SMS and letterbox.

  • Next planned generator maintenance: The November test was cancelled.

Traffic, parking and neighbourhood

  • Worker parking: 980 off-street spaces at Paramount Road, plus 200 more from early December, and 100 at Roberts Street.

  • Street parking: Two-hour restrictions funded by NEXTDC and enforced by Council, with free permits for residents.

  • Noise: Independent environmental noise assessment conducted by ARUP in August has documented that the 5 tested locations at M3 are within the standard benchmarks set by Victorian EPA.

  • Air quality: Dust and fine particles (PM2.5) are monitored 24/7 at multiple locations on site. The results of this testing will be made available in monthly reports published on this site. This will be activated once November data is available.

Talk to us

  • 1300 698 677, 24 hours a day.

  • Every enquiry is logged and answered within 7 days.

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At a glance

What’s happening at M3 Melbourne

Last updated

Generator activity

No further routine maintenance is planned for November. The next planned activity is December. 

Stage 2 car park & security

Car park, security gate and fencing works are continuing into early November.

Stage 1 crane activity

A large crane will operate in stage 1 car park from November to December. NEXTDC staff parking will temporarily move to Stage 2.

Trade partner car park expansion

980 dedicated construction parking spaces are currently available. Another 200 are expected in December, bringing the total to 1,180.

Construction at M3

M3 Development Progress

Stage 4 fit-out and commissioning is underway, with key milestones on track. Stages 2, 3, 4 and 6–7 are progressing.

  1. Stage 1

    Operational

  2. Stage 2

    Practical completion.
    Internal fit-out underway.

  3. Stage 3

    Practical completion.
    Internal fit-out underway.

  4. Stage 4

    Under construction.
    Expected completion Dec 2026.

  5. Stage 5

    Not activated

  6. Stage 6–7

    Development approval pending.

Site map of the M3 Melbourne campus in West Footscray showing the construction stages

What’s happening this month

  • No planned generator commissioning

  • Stage 2 car park & security works

  • Stage 1 crane activity

  • Trade partner car park expansion  now open

Generator activity

Reliable power
when it’s needed

M3 is designed to operate continuously to provide reliable digital infrastructure. Back-up power systems, including emergency generators, provide an additional safeguard if there is a power interruption. They only run in specific circumstances to maintain a safe and reliable facility, including during commissioning and planned maintenance to confirm they will operate when required.

 

  • Next planned Maintenance

    December. The 11 November test has been cancelled.

  • Advance notification

    We’ll confirm planned maintenance times at least 7 business days beforehand.

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Living next to M3

What this means for you

Practical information about activities that may affect the surrounding neighbourhood.

Crane activity & parking

From November to mid-December, a 250-tonne crane will operate in the Stage 1 car park. NEXTDC staff parking will temporarily move to Stage 2.

We've invested $8 million in dedicated construction parking and funded local parking restrictions to help keep project vehicles off residential streets.

Learn more about crane activity and parking

Questions or concerns

Have a question, concern or suggestion? Get in touch with our community team. We’re here to listen and help.

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Noise and generators

M3’s emergency back-up generators help maintain essential digital services if mains power becomes unavailable.

In short

Generators provide temporary power and support testing during construction. Once operational, they run only in specific circumstances.

Planned generator activity

  • December
    Next planned test

    Routine generator testing is planned between 9am and 6pm. Each generator will run for approximately 10–15 minutes, one after another.

  • Electrical maintenance
    To be confirmed

    Maintenance is being arranged for part of the site’s electrical equipment. Generators may need to operate during this work. We’ll provide an update once details are confirmed.

Back-up generator inside a NEXTDC technical room

What this means for neighbours

During construction

Generators may operate to provide temporary power until mains power is connected, or to test and commission new equipment.

Once operational

For routine maintenance, during power outages, or when required in response to electricity network conditions or constraints.

Reducing noise and impacts

We’ve introduced 24/7 noise monitoring, adjusted working practices, temporary noise walls, noise blankets around temporary generators and additional barriers around the site perimeter.

Keeping neighbours informed

We’ll provide at least seven business days’ notice of planned testing.

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Crane activity & parking

Key information about the crane works and parking at M3.

In short

A large crane will be on site from November to mid-December, with temporary parking changes and additional off-street parking to help keep project vehicles off local streets.

Crane activity

  • When

    November to mid-December.

  • What

    A 250-tonne crane will operate in the Stage 1 car park to support construction works.

  • What to expect

    Activity will occur during standard construction hours (7am–6pm Monday to Friday and 8am–2pm Saturday) with appropriate safety and traffic management in place.

  • NEXTDC parking

    NEXTDC staff parking will temporarily move to the Stage 2 car park during the crane works.

Trade partner car park expansion

  • What’s happening

    The trade partner car park at Paramount Road and Roberts Street is being expanded, with an additional 200 spaces.

  • Total spaces

    980 spaces are currently available, with a further 200 spaces expected in early December, bringing the total to 1,180 spaces.

  • Keeping local streets clearer

    NEXTDC has funded local parking restrictions and invested $8 million in a dedicated trade partner car park to help keep project vehicles off local streets.

  • When

    The additional 200 spaces are expected to be available in early December.

Aerial view of the M3 Melbourne site and car parks Map showing the construction car park entrance and M3 Melbourne site at Paramount Road

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Operational hours

A 24/7 operational and security presence will continue on site, with data halls in Stages 1 and 2 now operational.

In short

The site operates 24/7, with standard construction hours in place for on-site works.

Construction hours

Standard construction hours are:

  • 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday
  • 8am to 2pm Saturday

Ongoing site operations

A 24/7 operational and security presence will continue on site.

Thank you for your patience as we undertake these works.

Aerial view of construction at M3 Melbourne

Stay informed

Community notices & updates

Read the latest construction updates, planned activity notices and communications shared with our M3 neighbours.

  • 24 Sep 2026 Construction update

    M3 Construction Update

    Stage 4 commissioning, car parking and site works.

    PDF

  • 28 Aug 2026 Construction update

    M3 Construction Update

    Stage 2 completion, car park works and generator activity.

    PDF

  • 12 Aug 2026 Construction update

    M3 Construction Update

    Construction progress, traffic and parking changes.

    PDF

  • 15 Jul 2026 Construction update

    M3 Construction Update

    Crane activity, generator testing and temporary acoustic wall.

    PDF

  • Jul 2026 COMMUNITY UPDATE

    M3 Melbourne Community Update

    Community feedback, actions taken, construction impacts and frequently asked questions.

    PDF

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We’re committed to operating responsibly, minimising our impact and contributing positively to the communities where we live and operate.

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