Cairnlea land sold to ‘prominent’ developer for $6.4 million

LATEST: A piece of Brimbank council-owned land in Cairnlea has sold for $6.41 million this afternoon.

The 1.925-hectare site at 93 Furlong Road was bought by a “prominent” local developer.

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Fitzroys real estate agent James Gregson said there was huge interest from local and interstate developers. 

“The interest and result highlighted the positive sentiment currently surrounding Melbourne’s west,” he said. 

The land had originally been earmarked for council offices with several residents lobbying council to keep it in public hands.