AirTrunk Melbourne – MEL2
within Melbourne's North-west, Tullamarine, 3043, AU
Power capacity
354 MW
Announced on 6 January 2026, MEL2 is AirTrunk's second Melbourne campus, at 85-95 Sharps Road in Tullamarine beside Melbourne Airport - a different corridor from MEL1, which sits at 176 Swann Drive in Derrimut in the city's west. The company has committed A$5 billion directly to the build, planned for more than 354 MW, which would lift its Melbourne capacity past 630 MW. Construction is phased and the first phase is targeted to be operational in the second half of 2027. AirTrunk has been owned by Blackstone with CPP Investments since a roughly A$24 billion acquisition completed in December 2024.
Facility Specifications
Site information
- Power capacity
- Over 354 MW planned
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Frequently asked questions
Which Melbourne suburb will AirTrunk MEL2 occupy?
85-95 Sharps Road, Tullamarine, in the north-west near Melbourne Airport. MEL1, the operator's first Melbourne campus, is at Derrimut in the west.
How much capacity is planned at MEL2?
More than 354 MW, on a A$5 billion direct investment. AirTrunk's combined Melbourne capacity would then exceed 630 MW.
When is MEL2's first phase due?
The second half of 2027, under a multi-phase construction programme announced in January 2026.
Who owns AirTrunk?
Blackstone, with CPP Investments, following a transaction of about A$24 billion that completed in December 2024 - the largest data centre deal recorded anywhere.