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AI Factory at Tailem Bend

Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Tailem Bend, South Australia, Australia

Source: ABC News & Headlines (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Project
Planned

Firmus Technologies plans to build a very large industrial AI factory facility near Tailem Bend, South Australia, on farmland about 5 kilometres from the town. The project aims to create more than 500 jobs during construction and over 500 full-time operational roles once completed, covering operations, maintenance, security, energy management, engineering, and administration. The company has not y

Status
Prospective
Sector
Manufacturing (Industrial), Water Supply and Storage, Government
Location
Tailem Bend, South Australia, Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
ABC News & Headlines (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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The project “AI Factory at Tailem Bend” is an infrastructure initiative in the Manufacturing (Industrial) sector, located in Tailem Bend, South Australia, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ABC News & Headlines (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).

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2026-07-22

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Firmus Technologies plans to build a very large industrial AI factory facility near Tailem Bend, South Australia, on farmland about 5 kilometres from the town. The project aims to create more than 500 jobs during construction and over 500 full-time operational roles once completed, covering operations, maintenance, security, energy management, engineering, and administration. The company has not yet lodged formal plans but is working closely with the South Australian government and engaging with the local community regarding environmental and resource concerns, particularly water and energy usage.

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Technology

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Australia

State

South Australia

City

Tailem Bend

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ABC News & Headlines (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Manufacturing (Industrial), Water Supply and Storage, Government

Article published date

2026-07-18

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