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The Bell Bay site will draw approximately 288 MW. That scale exists to train and run frontier AI models, which require sustained computing power.
Firmus’ Bell Bay site will draw power from the grid, which in turn is fed largely by hydro, wind, and solar power — just like other major industries in the Bell Bay region. The project connects directly to three 220 kV TasNetworks transmission lines running through the site. There will be no impact on residential supply. By becoming part of the grid as a new baseload user with a maximum demand of 288MW, Firmus’ site will help to support long-term investment in clean energy.

The site is designed to be dispatchable, meaning it can schedule and manage its electricity demand to support grid conditions. During periods of energy scarcity or system constraint, the site will reduce its electricity use to help ease pressure on the grid and protect supply for households, essential services and other industries that cannot easily reduce their demand. Firmus is also supporting new renewable energy projects in Tasmania to offset the site’s electricity use over time.

Firmus is committed to having a positive impact on the local community and economy. This includes providing opportunities for local employment and skills development.

During construction, the Bell Bay project will employ hundreds of local civil, electrical, and trades contractors. We will also employ contractors who will be based off-site, who will support off-site fabrication and major equipment production.

Once operational, the AI factory will support a permanent local workforce of more than 100 full-time employees. These are ongoing, skilled roles spanning technology operations, maintenance, security, energy management, engineering, and administration, with the facility operating around the clock across three shifts.

Many of these roles are directly transferable from existing industries, including technicians, electricians, security, groundskeeping, and building maintenance. Others provide opportunities for workers in adjacent trades and technical fields to retrain and transition into long-term careers supporting advanced digital infrastructure and AI operations.