The former Albion site became open grassland after European settlement but later, from 1939, it was a governmentexplosives manufacturing site. The site closed in the 1990s.[2]
21st centuryedit
The suburb is a new estate, and has only been developed since 1999, with development of the new suburb finished in mid-2005. The suburb features several man-made lakes and has implemented a suburb-wide stormwater recycling system that feeds all the lakes.
By 2011 Cairnlea is projected to have 3,000 residential blocks and to have a population of more than 10,000. It covers 460 hectares (4.6 km2) bounded by Station Road, the Western Highway and the Western Ring Road.
Geographyedit
Kororoit Creek is located on the southern border of the suburb and Jones Creek on the Northern Border. The creeks have been home to healthy populations of native reptiles for thousands of years, including Tiger snake, Eastern blue-tongued lizard and Eastern brown snake. Unfortunately, due to development over the past 20 years, these species are now rarely seen in the area.
Due to development of lakes and wetlands, species of frogs have reclaimed the area. The Eastern Banjo Frog, common eastern froglet and even the now endangered growling grass frog have been seen and heard in the new wetlands and in Kororoit Creek. Some species of birds are also returning to the creeks and lakes, such as pelicans and cormorants.
Due to the former industrial use as an explosives factory, the land was highly contaminated. Much of the area was remediated for office and then residential development although many toxic chemicals remain in the area.[3][4][5]
The Cairnlea Shopping Centre provides a number of small shops, a super-clinic, a Coles supermarket and a number of food and dining outlets. It is located at the intersection of Cairnlea Drive and Furlong Road.
Educationedit
Cairnlea Park Primary School
Parks and gardensedit
Some 130 hectares (320 acres) have been set aside for public open space. Part of that process has seen two endangered species (the Plains Rice-flower and the Striped Legless Lizard) having reserves and management plans set up for their preservation.
Referencesedit
^ abAustralian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cairnlea (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
^Vines, G & Ward, A. Draft Albion Explosives Factory Heritage Study, Melbourne's Living Museum of the West, for the Ministry of Planning and Environment, 1988.
^"Cairnlea Site Remediation – Frequently Asked Questions" (PDF). Development Victoria. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
^"Cairnlea toxic shock: Kept in dark over risk". Brimbank & North West Star. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
^"Cairnlea housing estate". Environmental Protection Authority. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
January 01, 1970
cairnlea, victoria, cairnlea, suburb, melbourne, victoria, australia, north, west, melbourne, central, business, district, located, within, city, brimbank, local, government, area, cairnlea, recorded, population, 2021, census, cairnlea, melbourne, victoriakoro. Cairnlea is a suburb in Melbourne Victoria Australia 17 km 11 mi north west of Melbourne s central business district located within the City of Brimbank local government area Cairnlea recorded a population of 10 038 at the 2021 census 1 Cairnlea Melbourne VictoriaKororoit Creek at CairnleaCairnleaCoordinates37 45 25 S 144 47 02 E 37 757 S 144 784 E 37 757 144 784Population10 038 2021 census 1 Established1999Postcode s 3023Location17 km 11 mi from MelbourneLGA s City of BrimbankState electorate s KororoitFederal division s FraserMean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall19 6 C 67 F 9 2 C 49 F 539 9 mm 21 3 inSuburbs around Cairnlea St AlbansDeer Park Cairnlea St AlbansArdeer Contents 1 History 1 1 20th century 1 2 21st century 2 Geography 2 1 Localities 2 2 Landmarks 3 Economy 4 Education 5 Parks and gardens 6 ReferencesHistory edit20th century edit The former Albion site became open grassland after European settlement but later from 1939 it was a government explosives manufacturing site The site closed in the 1990s 2 21st century edit The suburb is a new estate and has only been developed since 1999 with development of the new suburb finished in mid 2005 The suburb features several man made lakes and has implemented a suburb wide stormwater recycling system that feeds all the lakes By 2011 Cairnlea is projected to have 3 000 residential blocks and to have a population of more than 10 000 It covers 460 hectares 4 6 km2 bounded by Station Road the Western Highway and the Western Ring Road Geography editKororoit Creek is located on the southern border of the suburb and Jones Creek on the Northern Border The creeks have been home to healthy populations of native reptiles for thousands of years including Tiger snake Eastern blue tongued lizard and Eastern brown snake Unfortunately due to development over the past 20 years these species are now rarely seen in the area Due to development of lakes and wetlands species of frogs have reclaimed the area The Eastern Banjo Frog common eastern froglet and even the now endangered growling grass frog have been seen and heard in the new wetlands and in Kororoit Creek Some species of birds are also returning to the creeks and lakes such as pelicans and cormorants Brimbank Park Kororoit Creek Trail Due to the former industrial use as an explosives factory the land was highly contaminated Much of the area was remediated for office and then residential development although many toxic chemicals remain in the area 3 4 5 Localities edit Iramoo Landmarks edit The Black Powder Mill Cairnlea Community Hub Cairnlea Town Centre The Victorian Croquet Club Cairnlea FCEconomy editThe Cairnlea Shopping Centre provides a number of small shops a super clinic a Coles supermarket and a number of food and dining outlets It is located at the intersection of Cairnlea Drive and Furlong Road Education editCairnlea Park Primary SchoolParks and gardens editSome 130 hectares 320 acres have been set aside for public open space Part of that process has seen two endangered species the Plains Rice flower and the Striped Legless Lizard having reserves and management plans set up for their preservation References edit a b Australian Bureau of Statistics 28 June 2022 Cairnlea Suburbs and Localities 2021 Census QuickStats Retrieved 19 July 2022 nbsp Vines G amp Ward A Draft Albion Explosives Factory Heritage Study Melbourne s Living Museum of the West for the Ministry of Planning and Environment 1988 Cairnlea Site Remediation Frequently Asked Questions PDF Development Victoria Retrieved 25 March 2024 Cairnlea toxic shock Kept in dark over risk Brimbank amp North West Star 4 November 2012 Retrieved 25 March 2024 Cairnlea housing estate Environmental Protection Authority Retrieved 25 March 2024 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cairnlea Victoria amp oldid 1215443896, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
