A large parcel of prime Te Anau real estate is about to be offered to developers.

The sale of the twelve and a half hectares of Southand District Council (SDC) owned land was announced by the Fiordland Community Board's (FCB) on their social media page this afternoon (4th March).

FCB chair Sarah Greaney says “the board is looking for a developer who will take the needs and wishes of the community into consideration.

“Our aim for some time has been to enable and support the provision of affordable, social and emergency housing. We also want to ensure the industrial sections meet the needs of those who might want to buy them.”

An aerial view of the 12.67ha of prime Te Anau real estate that is to be offered for sale by Southland District Council. Photo: Supplied

The single parcel of land for sale comprises two plots at 91 Sandy Brown Road, with potential for both residential and commercial growth.

Net proceeds from the sale are to be credited to the Luxmore Development Reserve, which is administered by the FCB.

The release to the market is expected to occur around 15 March 2022.