Giru QLD 4809

Drought proof fodder producer located 40km south of Townsville in the Giru district

* 244 acres - in 5 freehold titles
* Boasting a massive 604megs of permanent water allocation
* Approx 500m of Haughton River Frontage
* 2 x pump sites, underground irrigation pipes, 1 x submersible pump 50,000 gal P/HR & 1 x Davey 6 inch centrivical pump 43,000 gal P/HR
* Crop watering is performed by flood irrigation - with the whole farm being watered via underground lines/fluming for maximum growth/returns
* Flat country with great access from multiple points
* 75 ac recently lazered into 18 bays
* 75 acres Rhodes grass planted late 2021, yielding 6-7 cuts per year
* 125 ac SSS forage sorghum planted late Jan 2022
* 1 newly fenced, 4 strand barb - horse/cattle paddock (7 ac approx.)
* Remainder of property is heavily grassed grazing country
* 24m x 12m 6 bay machinery shed, cement floor, 3 phase power
* 36m x 15.5m hay shed under construction (will be completed by vendor)
* All new gravel driveway and surrounding pads
* 3 bedroom older style weatherboard home in sound/well kept condition
* 4 x new Mitsubishi inverter air cons throughout
* Beautiful lush surrounding lawns with amazing views
* With all the perks of essential services including, Weekly bin collection, mail delivery, School bus - only 7km to Giru state school
* Jet away with Townville Airport only 45 mins drive
* 120km to charters towers
* Road train route 35km away on Flinders Highway, B double access

If you are looking for a quiet & tranquil location, breath taking mountain views positioned on the banks of the Haughton River with your own private boat ramp to get stuck into a bit of Barra fishing than you can't look past this property.
Previously the property has successfully grown a variety of crops such as sugar cane, mung beans, grain sorghum, rice, melons and pumpkins which is highlighting its fertile soils and versatility.

All hay that is produced is sold to a strong local market, with prime hay in constant demand, however the
property would also lend itself to cell grazing/finishing cattle, with JBS meat works only 35km away and port of Townsville 40km away. Making this an optional grower depot.

Giru township is home to Invicta sugar mill providing steady employment for the area, which also has a beautiful hotel, state school, kindergarden, child care, post office, general store, hairdresser all with a strong community network.