• 92.27 ha (228 acres) of freehold land
• Property use had been a banana farm
• If required, this property would suit conversion to a tropical fruit farm or cattle property which it was in the past.
• Buildings and improvements comprise:
Large packing-machinery shed with 3 phase power; 36 kW solar power system; roll on/roll off trailer system (excluding trailers); air compressor; bunch line; high pressure fruit wash area; packing area with two troughs with one working trough and one non-working trough; chopper box; carton rollers; hydraulic pallet stackers; loading area; workshop area; office area; staff amenities; and two cold-rooms each with a capacity of twenty-two (22) pallets. The under roof area of the packing-machinery shed is approx. 1,845 m2 and the adjacent skillion area is approx. 258 m2;
Machinery-chemical shed;
Donga; and
Fuel storage area with bunding and two fuel tanks.
• Included irrigation and water infrastructure comprising existing underground irrigation piping; electric irrigation and water pumps; irrigation filter; fertigation motor; fertigation tank; and fertilizer tank for fertigation use. Note that the foot valve for the packing shed water supply is not in working condition.
• The Water Licence that will attach is 650 Megalitres, to irrigate from Marquette Creek.
• Beautiful permanent Marquette Creek runs through parts of the property.
• The cropping area is approx. 72.09 ha (178.1 acres) plus additional pockets of undeveloped cleared land estimated up to 4.05 ha (10 acres).
• The approx. area under banana stools (banana plants) was 59.99 ha (148.2 acres); and approx. area fallow was 12.1 ha (29.8 acres). On the 02/06/2024 all known banana stools (banana plants) on the property were aerial sprayed with Roundup to kill the banana stools (banana plants) on the property. The Seller will not be doing any other work on the banana stools (banana plants) following the aerial spraying.
• Excluded Items comprise Plant and Equipment; pallet wrapper; and carton lid machine in the packing-machinery shed.
• Located by road approx. 14 km from Tully on a no-through road.
• Priced at $1,400,000. If not farmed with an ABN, GST will apply in addition to the purchase price.
To arrange your inspection which is strictly by prior appointment or for more detailed information, contact Jim Cooper at Nutrien Harcourts Tully on 0417 736 935.
