The Best In The Dawson

1834.745 ha (4531 acres approximately) of choice Softwood , Blackbutt Brigalow and Coolibah flats all suited to fattening or potential farming.

Property Description: Freehold
Lot 79 on FN106, Lot 78 on FN153, Lot 77 on FN312 and Lot 145 on FN502 Parish of Benleith
Lot 11 on FN153 – Parish of Fairview

Description: Predominantly Bottle Tree, Softwood Scrub and Blackbutt Brigalow with small areas of Coolibah flats. 3500 acres of prime self mulching brigalow clays rising to 700 acres of undulating well drained scrub soils. Approximately 200 acres of shaded Coolibah borders the Dawson River. All country is well grassed with prolific stands of Buffel, Purple Pidgeon and Urochlea. Approximately 3500 acres was farmed until mid 1980′s.

Location: 14 kilometres from Baralaba Township, 180 kilometres south west of Rockhampton. Close proximity to three meat works located at Rockhampton and Biloela and the Livestock selling centres located at Moura, Biloela and Gracemere.

Sustainability Declaration Available

Water: Watered by an extensive network of 2 turkeys nests, 3 dams (5000m3 to 18000m3) Servicing troughs to most paddocks. Approximately 3 kilometres frontage to the Dawson River. Approximately 5 kilometres frontage to Banana Creek. 1 equipped bore with submersible pump and 2 unequipped bores all suitable for stock ranging in size from 2200 to 2700 gallons per hour. Baralaba weir provides back up water to the junction of Banana Creek and the Dawson River.

Fencing: All fencing is near new 4 and 5 barb with rosewood posts and steel panels at junctions. A network of laneways lead to the yards and the property is fenced into 13 paddocks which has been designed for easy management. Banana Creek is fully fenced.

Yards: Steel yards capable of handling 500 head. Head bail, Calf cradle, pound and support paddocks.

Irrigation: 230 acre Avokah centre pivot, 10 x 50 metre towers with a 18 metre end tower electric hydraulic. 3 Phase 40 hp submersible pump delivers to a 80 hp centrifugal pump which delivers 60 000 gallons per hour to the centre pivot. 15 hp hydraulic motor drives the pivot. 10 fibro underground mains (trenched in sand.)

Water Allocation: 18 water harvesting licence (15 cumce) to unlimited onfarm storage. 300 meg water allocation linked to Baralaba Weir.

Carrying Capacity: Owners estimates Broadmeadow will run 800 breeders., selling calves as heavy weaners or 1400 backgrounding steers without irrigation support.

Structural Improvements: Comfortable 4 bedroom chamferboard home and an additional 2 bed room plus sun room home in established garden setting.

Sheds: 190 ft x 50 ft Hay and Machinery Shed
45 ft x 45 ft Hay and Machinery Shed
75 ft x 30 ft Hay and Machinery Shed
30 ft x 30 ft Workshop

Agents Comments: Broadmeadow has been owned by the Cornford family since 1950 and are selling to retire. It is located in the heart of the best fattening country in Central Queensland. The property has been carefully managed and has been designed for easy management. Broadmeadow is very well grassed with extensive pasture development and approximately 3500 acres was farmed up until 1985 and this could easily be returned to farming.