Latrobe Council has flagged concerns that Firmus Technologies, the company behind a proposed artificial intelligence (AI) data centre at Wesley Vale, may have commenced development work on its site without the necessary approvals. The council has issued a notice of intention to issue an enforcement notice to Firmus regarding works observed at 174 and 226 Mill Road.
According to Latrobe Council CEO Jeff Morgan, the council observed a “degree of excavation” on the site, including “blue metal” and “mounds of dirt” over the past couple of days. This work reportedly goes beyond the scope of an approved forest practices plan, which permitted activities such as vegetation removal, mulching, weed control, and dust suppression. Mayor Peter Freshney confirmed that temporary structures, soil embankments, and gravel were also spotted at the site.
Following these observations, the council directly contacted Firmus Technologies, requesting that all work cease while