Where All the Rivers Run.

100,000 ML APPROX. STORAGE CAPACITY – 27,853Ha (68,826 acres) Freehold

BALLANDOOL HEBEL, QLD
COOLIBAH FLOOD OUT COUNTRY
EXTENSIVE LICENSES AND MASSIVE CATCHMENTS

Jack Taylor Weir – St George

KING-SIZE CAPACITY MAKES LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION SO EASY

Ballandool can only be described as a delta style property with exceptional soil types and remarkable water harvesting capabilities due to the rivers and streams that border and traverse the property at very low flow rates. The property has been extensively developed over the past 9 years and has achieved economies of scale to ensure it is a low cost producer of the best quality cotton.
Ballandool presents a unique opportunity for a potential buyer to significantly expand the developed area at a very low cost. Its geographical location offers the perfect climate to produce the best quality cotton available to the world.

Area
27,853Ha (68,826 acres) Freehold

Location
20km west of Hebel, 156km south west of St George, 130km west of Mungindi, 86km south of Dirranbandi and 60 km north east of Lightning Ridge.

Services
Rural power, STD phone/fax, mobile phone, TV reception, primary schooling at Hebel, daily air service to Sydney from Lightning Ridge, agronomy and crop associated services at Dirranbandi.

Rivers
Ballandool lies between the Culgoa River (west) and the Bokhara River (east) and has the Ballandool River and Briarie Creek running through the centre of the property.

Irrigation Country.
The existing irrigation area is 2,890 Ha (7141 acres) approx. A further area of 2,100 Ha (5189 acres) approx has been partially developed and when complete the total irrigated area on Ballandool will be 5,000 green Ha (12,350 acres) approx.

Irrigation Fields
The irrigation area is made up of 21 fields designed to operate in a very economical and efficient manner. To enhance the ease of watering and maintenance, fields have been set in a uniform shape and size with most fields being 1.5km wide and 850m in length.
Effective watering is a feature of the property with total irrigation coverage achievable in a 4 -5 day cycle.

Water Storages
Water storage is made up of 11 storages covering approximately 2,560Ha (6,325.9 acres) approx with an estimated total capacity of 100,000ML.

Pump Stations
Culgoa River 5 x 650mm pumps
Culgoa River North 2 x 650mm pumps
Ballandool River 2 x 650mm pumps
Briarie Creek 2 x 650mm pumps
Briarie Creek 1 x 650mm PTO pump
Two pumps are coupled to John Deere 250 HP motors with the remainder powered by 320 HP Deutz air cooled motors.

Water Works Licences
49245WQ pump irrigation
49213W pump water harvesting
49212W pump water harvesting
49233WQ pump water harvesting
59479Q pump water harvesting
39277Q pump stock and domestic
39279Q pump stock and domestic
59475Q diversion St George weir
59448Q gravity diversion works
16735Q artesian bore
104076 sub-artesian bore (not constructed)
10014Q earth dam
39280Q rock .ll dam

Dry Land Farming Country
Approximately 2,428Ha (6,000 acres) approx of dry land cultivation with a further 2,500Ha (6,177 acres) available for development.

Grazing Country
15,000Ha (37,000 acres) approx excellent grazing country, ideal for breeding, fattening and backgrounding cattle.

Feedlot Opportunity
Ballandool lends itself to the future development of a major feedlot enterprise due to its locality and the regions emerging grain growing industry.

Vegetative Status
The property has been thoughtfully and responsibly cleared and enjoys and excellent vegetative status.

Low Cost Future Development
Most of the more costly development has already been completed with an estimated 6 million cubic metres of well designed earthworks in place supported by modern pumping stations and large on farm storages. Future field development of a further 2,100Ha (5,189 acres) approx can be achieved at minimal cost. All current and future development is protected by levies which comply with the Lower Balonne Floodplain Management plan.

Improvements
Large weatherboard homestead with refectory for staff. Two additional cottages, air conditioned single quarters for ten people. Workshop, garages, a 1,500m fully gravelled airstrip and spray station.

Management
Management and staff in place if required.

The Sustainability Declaration for this property can be obtained by contacting the agent.

Contact Scott Wilson 0408 273 806 to arrange an inspection

DISCLAIMER: All care has been taken in compiling these particulars but as the same are prepared on instructions and with details provided by the vendor, for whom the company act as agents only, we cannot accept responsibility for errors or misdescriptions if any. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of these details.