Melton farm near AWS data centre attracts strategic investors
After almost 60 years, a 147-hectare Melton property now attracts unusual buyers. They want to be near data centres.
The Miles family farm is in Eynesbury. The property sits 4km south of Melton in Melbourne's western growth corridor.
The property gets interest from investors who don't usually buy farmland. The 147-hectare property sits directly across the Werribee River from Greater Western Water's treatment plant.
This plant supplies recycled water to Amazon Web Services' nearby data centre campus. A 26-hectare portion is zoned for earth and energy resources.
The property also lies near a 500kV transmission corridor. Real estate agents say this mix makes it attractive to buyers seeking a position in Victoria's rapidly growing data centre industry.
People can share interest until October 14. The Miles family used the property for sheep and grain crops.
- 147 hectares
- Property size
- 4 kilometres south
- Distance to Melton
- 26 hectares
- Energy-zoned portion
- Almost 60 years
- Years in family
Why it mattersThis shows how infrastructure investment changes the value of rural land. It happens beyond traditional farming areas in growth corridors.
AustraliaVictoria's data centre expansion is driving demand for agricultural land near Melton with access to water and power infrastructure.
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