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Ford’s iconic Falcon factory could be reborn as an AI data centre
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Ford’s iconic Falcon factory could be reborn as an AI data centre

8:30am, 17 May 2026 58 words
Executive Summary

Summary: Ford’s historic Broadmeadows plant, which produced Australian-made Falcons for nearly six decades until 2016, could be transformed into an AI data centre. Singapore-based Zerra DC has lodged a planning permit with Victoria’s government. The conversion reflects a broader trend of repurposing defunct automotive manufacturing sites for data infrastructure.

Brands mentioned: Ford, Holden, Volkswagen, Datsun, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover

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Ford’s iconic Falcon factory could be reborn as an AI data centre