Executive Summary
Address: "Merrimac", 830 Goangra Road, Walgett, NSW, 2832
Lot & Deposited Plans: Lots 20, 23, 24, 25 & 28 of Deposited Plan 752270
Total Area: 2,086.46 Hectares, 5,155 Acres approx.
Arable Area: 1,963.51 Hectares, 4,851.93 Acres approx.
Grazing Area: 122.95 Hectares, 303.07 Acres approx.
Local Government: Walgett Shire Council
Local Land Services: North West LLS
Zoning: Primary Production
Council Rates 22/23: $10,292 per annum
Local Land Services Rates 22/23: $732.19 per annum
Services: Rural Power + Solar Panels, Telstra Mobile Coverage, Mail ex Walgett LPO, Walgett Airport
Grain Receivals: Walgett - 20km (Graincorp), Beanbri - 22km (Grainflow), Cryon - 33km (Graincorp)
Saleyards: Walgett, Coonamble, Narrabri, Dubbo, Gunnedah
Country
"Merrimac" boasts flat to slightly undulating level chocolate & grey self-mulching soils. The properties gradient is a 30cm decline per 1.6km to the west. The arable area features no timber and is currently sown to Lancer wheat. Intersecting the property is the Cubbaroo Warrambool (locally known as the Little Dead Bullock and Big Dead Bullock Warrambool) towards the southern end of the property from east to west. Throughout the grazing area timber consists of Myall, Yarran, Blackbox.
Cultivation
Totalling 1,963.51 Hectares is currently sown to Lancer Wheat. Planting began the 19th of June 2024 and completed on the 29th of June 2024. Previous 3-year spray record for Merrimac has been:
11/02/22 - Metsulfuron @ 5 grams/ha (Fallow Spray)
12/08/22 - Metsulfuron @ 5 grams/ha (In Crop)
04/12/23 - Metsulfuron & Terrad'or @ 5 grams/ha & 20 grams/ha respectively (Fallow Spray)
Cropping history for "Merrimac" since 2021 has been wheat on wheat, with the first wheat crop being planted in 1968.
Spray plane efficiency is a feature with 7.5km runs from the South diminishing to 5.1km to the North.
Water
Connected to the Eurie Eurie Bore with 8 risers located in paddocks and supplying the homestead complex. There are 4 dams located throughout the property. The Cubbaroo Warrambool also provides stock water in season.
Fencing
Boundary fences consist of Weston Fence along the complete Southern and 67% approx. of the Eastern boundary. Plain Wire & Barb stockproof fencing on 2.4km approx. of the Western boundary. Balance of boundary fencing is of Plain Wire & Barb construction in levels of repair.
Homestead
A 1960's construction 4-bedroom house with sleepout, split system air-conditioning, concrete paths, rainwater tanks, verandah.
Improvements
2 x 22,500lt spray tanks towards the centre of the cropping area.
Old Shearer's quarters, meal room.
18m x 9m R & N Grain Shed with Concrete Floor + Overhead Auger (Missing Motor).
Erected Hay Shed frame 60ft x 30ft.
Summary
Being offered by the Parkins family for the first time in 70 years "Merrimac" offers an opportunity to acquire 5,155 acres of the exclusive and sought after Cryon plain. The property boasts quality, self-mulching soils located north of the Namoi River and is currently sown with Lancer wheat with the upside of an income stream to the successful purchaser given the current season.
Sale Information
"Merrimac" is being offered by Expressions of Interest closing at 3pm 24th of October 2024.
Inspections are to be accompanied by arrangement with Chris Clemson - M: 0428 287 222.
Expressions can be submitted on the supplied form, marked Confidential - Merrimac either by email to: judy.campbell@nutrien.com.au or by post to: Nutrien Ag Solutions | Clemson Hiscox & Co, PO Box 35, Walgett, NSW, 2832.
EOI's accompanied by a letter of finance in principle from your financier will be looked upon favourably.
Property ID: #L30111083
