This property would make an additional cattle block with the opportunity to grow cash crops of water melons etc.
Situated: 43kms north east of Chinchilla with access via Pelican Back Road
Area & RPD: 511.19 hectares (1,263 acres) - Lot 32 on LY220 - Parish of Buchan - Western Downs Regional Council
Country: "Horse Shoe Lagoons" comprises of a mixture of deep loamy Apple Tree soils to Box, Gum, Ironbark, Bull Oak country. The property is all white on the vegetation map except for along the creek and gully areas. The front half consists of cultivation and open grazing with the back of the property been previously cleared but now showing regrowth
Cultivation & Irrigation: Approx 100 acres of loamy cultivation has been irrigated with 6" underground mains. A further 200 acres could be developed. Has produced excellent yields of water melons, mung beans, millet, forage sorghum, barley & oats over the years. Approx 50 acres of cultivation has recently been planted to improved pastures of Rhodes, Premier Digitania grass & Wynn Cassie legume.
Water: The main irrigation lagoon holds 350 megalitres and includes a 71 meg overland flow licence. Charley's Creek also runs through the property with some good permanent holes. 2 dams service the back paddock and a further dam services the front of the property
Fencing: Subdivided into 5 main paddocks with the fencing around the loamy cultivation being vermin proof. The boundary fence consists of 3 sides of Dingo Barrier fence which is maintained on a regular basis
Yards: A small set of wooden yards with loading ramp + lane-way feed to yards
Improvements: There are no structural improvements however there is a 4000m2 gravelled hard stand ideal for the construction of a shed or house
Carrying Capacity: Estimated to run 40 cows and calves or 60 - 80 dry cattle
NB: Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the above details. Some of these photos have been taken some ago and may not be as it is today
Property ID: #CHI2628
