Firmus Technologies is racing to build an AI factory in Tasmania—with plans for two more—raising a major water debate. The company once hinted it might tap into Tasmania’s state-owned irrigation system, sparking outrage from farmers who rely on it for survival. Irrigation authorities made clear they won’t divert water without government approval and community consent, since their mandate is farming and hydrogen—not data centers. Firmus quickly backpedaled, removing claims about irrigation reliance and now touting rainwater harvesting as their main source, while still leaving the door open for contingency talks. The core tension? Industrial water use vs. agricultural lifelines, all while construction barrels ahead.
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