The Block’s reported $1.1m Sunbury land deal raises questions over taxpayer value

The Block’s planned 2027 site at Jacksons Hill in Sunbury, where industry sources have indicated Nine’s agreed price was about $1.1m. Questions are mounting over The Block’s Sunbury land deal after suggestions Nine has locked in a deal to acquire the more than 2ha site for a tiny $1.1m or $1.4m. It comes amid growing community concern over the plans for the site, with property industry pundits yesterday shocked at the tiny sum believed to have been paid — and Sunbury locals filling the social media accounts of the show and local MP Josh Bull with their fears. Rumours had circulated this week indicating a deal for the former psychiatric hospital building known as Jacksons Hill was done for $1.4m, even surfacing on Melbourne radio yesterday. RELATED: ‘F**k’: Block break-in triggers epic meltdown The Block’s crazy Melb asylum gamble revealed Why Brisbane buyer packed up for Melbourne Their planned House 4 would span about 615sq m once a proposed pavilion and garage are added, while House 3 would total about 518sq m. House 5 would sit on the biggest allotment at about 4312sq m, including outdoor space. Industry sources have suggested the price was actually $1.1m, though neither the gov...