Expression of Interest
Cultivation & Irrigation
AS A WHOLE | SEPARATE FARMS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Location: Mackay-Eungella Road, Finch Hatton.
Area: Approximately 227.329 ha or 561.74 acres - Freehold in six (6) titles.
Homes: Two (2) homes in excellent condition and cottage.
Sheds: Five (5) machinery sheds in excellent condition:
• One being 1,200m²under roof with some lock up storage
• Colorbond lockable shed 58m²
• Four bay shed 283m²
• One bay shed 65m²
• Shed on siding 43 m²
Production: Property would grow any crop or production you desire. Approximately 192ha of cane production area. Cultivation area of approximately 200ha all on fertile scrub, volcanic and alluvial soils. Approximately 11,000 to 15,000 tonnes per annum of cane production pending the season.
Water: The whole property has an extensive under ground mains and hydrant system throughout plus a "Valley" 4 span centre pivot. 320meg allocation out of Cattle Creek. Plus 117meg allocation out of the spring fed dam. Cattle Creek is a permanent running water supply. There are no water charges attached to the water allocations on this property. Permanent springs throughout the property.
Soils: Very fertile scrub, volcanic and alluvial soils across the whole property.
Estimate: The property produced approximately 11,400 tonnes of cane for the 2023 season.
Cane Siding: Siding in the middle of the whole property.
Inclusions: All pumpsites equipped, with either electric or diesel, plus soft hose irrigators.
Price: Expression of Interest.
Remarks: Properties of this quality are not often on the market with excellent structural improvements. This property is in an area with no charges per meg of water. Property developed to a high standard with a cane crop in very good condition. The plant cane is well established and looks good. Very fertile soil types, abundant water.
Close to Finch Hatton, which is now on the map with the gearing up of the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails with the development application of Stage 1 approved by Mackay Regional Council. This facility will be built to international standard and will be capable of hosting world-class events with the project estimated cost coming in at $27 million and approvals continuing to be sought for Stage 2.
Added to this, is the potential of a new RV and Camping Site to meet rising visitor demand. This localised activity will transform the hubs of Eungella and Finch Hatton, bringing an expected additional 31,000 annual visitors, including 5,000 international riders which in turn, will improve national and international awareness of this beautiful region.
Close to the Bowen Coal Basin, Mackay, Airlie Beach, The Whitsundays plus all the amenities close by. Be Quick! Inspections by appointment only. E.O.I can be submitted in combined lots.
59 Enterprise Street, Mackay QLD 4740
07 4998 6021
GARY JOHNS
0427 241 250