EPA Recognizes MassDOT’s Collaboration with SLR to Protect the Environment and Highway Infrastructure

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Data Centre cooling in Australia: Balancing heat, water and energy systems to achieve sustainable project outcomes

10 September 2026

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As Australia develops new standards for AI infrastructure, cooling system design is becoming a critical factor in data centre development. In this article, we explore how selecting the right solution for the right location can balance energy efficiency, water consumption and sustainable growth.

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Post Date: 12 May 2022
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EPA recently awarded the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and SLR a 2020 New England Environmental Merit Award. MassDOT and SLR were commended for their exemplary work developing the Rivers & Roads Training program that focuses on providing a more resilient transportation system while protecting rivers and the environment. Training participants learn how to prevent future damages through innovative design practices around rivers and roads. Classroom and field trainings, which have been attended by over 300 participants, have been provided across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The video features our project at the 20:39 marker. SLR Team for the MassDOT project included Roy Schiff and Jessica Louisos (Vermont Office).

Data Centre cooling in Australia: Balancing heat, water and energy systems to achieve sustainable project outcomes

SLR’s purpose is Making Sustainability Happen.

EPA Recognizes MassDOT’s Collaboration with SLR to Protect the Environment and Highway Infrastructure

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