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Poolburn: Extensive irrigation development

The Country
5 Aug, 2018 09:07 PMQuick Read

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$14.5M
Plus GST (if any)

Poolburn
847 Ida Valley-Omakau Road, Poolburn

Land Size: 1010.33 hectares (2496.63 Acres)
Dwelling Area: 600 m2

This property has been almost completely re-developed over the past three years with the introduction of 361ha of pivot irrigation (with potential to irrigate a further 134ha) , fencing, lanes, re-grassing and capital fertiliser.

The dryland hill has also been brought under cultivation and is producing valuable winter feed. The dwellings and farm buildings have been renovated to a high standard and new cattleyards built.

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The low cost of water and application costs and the fact the water is 'on demand' make this property a very attractive finishing block or potential dairy conversion.

Find out more about this property here.

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