Expression of Interest - closing 12 pm Wednesday 10th March 2021.
This property is approx. 1 hour south of Townsville, and 8 mins to Ayr. The Burdekin has long been regarded as one of the most productive agricultural districts in Australia. In recent years harsh climatic conditions and water shortages in other parts of the country have further highlighted the region's strengths. Even in the face of Australia's worst drought in living memory, the mighty Burdekin remains resilient and prosperous, the reason for this can be summed up in one-word WATER!!!
The properties have bitumen road frontage and approx. 2.5 kilometres from the Jarvisfield State School.
The Burdekin region is recognised as one of Australia's leading main agricultural centres, having access to the mighty Burdekin's open water and underground water table. It is also Australia's premium sugar cane growing area containing four sugar mills. The property is currently growing sugar cane and is a one-man operation, with great infrastructure.
It is an above average producer and has an abundance of water. This property has potential to grow a variety of crops such as sweet corn, maize, sorghum, lucerne, beans, melons, capsicum and cotton any crop you desire. The sheer volume of water availability and the flexibility of this property create an outstanding investment opportunity. Inspections are highly recommended.
Area: Approximately 46.49Ha (114.87 acres) 1 title freehold.
Cultivation Area: Approximately 42.27Ha (104.45 acres).
Soil Types: River loam soils.
Rainfall: Average rainfall approximately 35 to 40 inches per annum.
Water Allocation: The property has approx. 462 Megs of Riparian water allocation from Sunwater.
Water: This property comes with 3 underground electric bore pumps and 2 open water electric pumps.
- 1 x 5-6 Open water pump.
- 1 x 4-5 Open water pump.
- 1 x 4-5 Centrifugal bore pump.
- 1 x 4-5 Centrifugal bore pump.
- 1 x 4-5 Centrifugal bore pump.
Pipeline: The property has Poly, PVC and Concrete pipelines.
Crop: Capable of growing approximately 4,100 - 4,300 tonnes
Price: Expression of Interest - closing 12 pm Wednesday 10th March 2021
Listing Number: LTY24596
John Mottin