Protesters drive home message to data centre company

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Hundreds of people have rallied at SA Parliament, calling for plans for a data centre in the Adelaide Hills to be scrapped.

More than 250 people rallied at SA Parliament on Sunday, calling for plans for a data centre in the Adelaide Hills to be scrapped.

Quantum DC announced earlier this week it would pause its plans to build a data centre at Tungkillo, following a strong community backlash.

The SA government says it is working on developing legislation that will "comprehensively deal with the rollout of data centres".

Hundreds of protesters have doubled down on their message to data centre company Quantum DC that its plans for a 1,200-megawatt AI data centre are not welcome in the Adelaide Hills.

It comes after the company announced it would pause its plans for the development at Tungkillo earlier this week, after deep frustration, anger and protests from the surrounding community.

At least 250 people rallied on the South Australian steps of parliament on Sunday, with various political parties including the SA Liberals, Greens, One Nation and independent federal MP Rebekha Sharkie in support of the protest group.

Campaign organiser Magdalene Lippett said the community was hopeful it had won the fight against the development.

Local farmer Kym Gladigau said the proposed area was prime land for food production.

"The Adelaide Hills is a food production area, that's what it's all about," Mr Gladigau said.

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