Location Situated 20* kilometres southeast of Theodore on the Cracow Theodore Road with full bitumen road access from Theodore. 125* kilometres southwest of Biloela and 230* kilometres south of Rockhampton.
Theodore and the Banana Shire The town of Theodore offers a range of services including medical, education, shopping and rural supplies. Theodore is part of the Banana Shire and is 50* kilometres south of Moura (the 2nd largest centre in the Banana Shire) 105* kilometres southwest of the Biloela (the largest centre in the Banana Shire) and 210* kilometres south of Rockhampton. For further information on Theodore and the Banana Shire visit www.banana.qld.gov.au.
Services Services include three-phase electricity, landline telephone, mobile telephone coverage at the homestead , school bus at the front entrance, mail service twice weekly. Grain depot and cotton gin at Moura, saleyards at Moura, Biloela and Rockhampton, abattoirs at Biloela and Rockhampton. Daily courier and freight services from Rockhampton and Biloela.
Land Description 316* hectares (64*%) of the property is located on the Dawson River flood plain originally timbered with brigalow, coolabah and associated timbers with black to grey self-mulching clay soils rising to softer loam soils. The topography is level to slightly undulating. 178* hectares (36* %) of the property is undulating brigalow scrub with wilga and box, and grey clay soil. Includes 50* hectares of stoney brigalow softwood scrub with bottletree influence. Pastures in the grazing country include leucaena, buffel and panic.
Irrigation Llocated on the Dawson River downstream of the Gyranda, Glebe and Orange Creek weirs and upstream of the Theodore Weir in Zone J of the Dawson River irrigation area. Total furrow irrigation 287.37* hectares (710* acres). Annual water allocation of 1,600* megalitres and three* flood harvest licences.
The "water year" on this section of the Dawson River is from 1 October* to 30 September* and is pumped to the 2,650* megalitres of storage in the ring tanks and supply channels. Water is either gravity fed or pumped around the property. Some overland flow is collected into the storages.
Irrigation Licenses and Water Allocation Water allocation of 1,600 megalitres plus 3 flood harvest licences. Copies available.
Irrigation Pumps 2 electric pumps in the Dawson River for allocated water and flood harvest water. Various pumps on water storages and tailwater sumps. Full details available.
Irrigation Bores The property has four unregulated bores which are currently not used.
Storage Dams Estimated total safe storage capacity of 2,650* megalitres, it is estimated that currently in the storeages is 1,200 megalitres of water. Full details available.
Fencing Secure boundary fence on three sides with the Dawson River providing a natural barrier on the western boundary.
Improvements
Homestead The homestead of 293* square metres is set on an elevated position with commanding views of the Dawson River flats and Mount Ox. Featuring polished cypress pine floors and feature ceilings in the kitchen and living areas, the home has verandas and a large covered deck off the main living area. Approximately 210* square metres of living and 80* square metres of verandas. Total of 6 bedrooms with an ensuite to the master bedroom, family bathroom, open plan kitchen and living/lounge areas, laundry and office. Climate control with split system air conditioning units and ceiling fans. Vehicle carport adjoins the residence.
Managers Residence The second residence is a low set, 3* bedroom home with timber floors, sunroom, office and entertainment area.
Shed Colourbond enclosed shed with concrete floor and electricity connected, area 216* square metres, contractors amenities with 2 showers and 2 toilets.
Stock and Domestic Water Stock water is provided from the 2* storage dams located in the grazed area. Domestic water is either pumped from Jackie's Dam or Middle Dam.
Expressions of Interest Closing 4:00pm Friday, 17th December 2021
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