Marano Aggregation | Turn-key Burdekin Sugarcane Operation

Secure Water Supply

Unrestricted access to quality water resources via unmetered bores ensures reliable irrigation throughout the growing season, minimising climate risk and supporting consistent production output. Water is further secured by access to channel water.

1. Groundwater (unlimited source) accessed via the Lower Burdekin Water (LBW) Cane Area Charge. According to the LBW, this water is nominated as $103.40 per hectare on an annual basis.
2. Klaka Road Block: 2 equipped irrigation bores with a combined pumping capacity of approximately 114 litres per second (unmetered). Each pump is connected to separate 30kW solar systems.
3. Georgees Road Block: 3 equipped irrigation bores with a combined pumping capacity of approximately 80 litres per second (unmetered).
4. Georgees Road Block: 1 open water irrigation pump drawing from the Water Board Channel, with a capacity of 90 litres per second (metered).

Turn-key Sugarcane Enterprise

"Walk-in, walk-out" opportunity, the Aggregation is offered for sale with a range of high-quality operational and irrigation infrastructure. In addition to comprehensive plant & equipment and the option for a four-bedroom homestead.

1. Developed to flume flood irrigation and strategically set up for ease of operations.
2. Four-bedroom fully air-conditioned block home with a two-bay garage plus a four-bay standalone car shed, and landscaped lawns.
3. 20m x 15m primary machinery shed with workshop.
4. 40m x 10m secondary machinery shed.
5. A range of plant and equipment can be included in the sale; an extensive machinery list can be provided upon request.

Strategic Location

Rare acquisition opportunity in the renowned Burdekin district with immediate access to Home Hill and Ayr's comprehensive amenities and established agricultural supply chains. The Aggregation is further benefited by close proximity to Inkerman Sugarcane Mill and associated cane bin sidings.

1. 2* kilometres south of Home Hill and 14* kilometres south of Ayr.
2. 100* kilometres southeast of Townsville, all remaining amenity as ordinarily provided by large metropolitan city is available within 1.5 hour’s drive.

Highly Productive

Fertile loam and clay alluvial soils combine with favourable growing conditions to create the ideal foundation for high-yielding sugarcane operations.

1. Situated in North Queensland within a climatic region characterised by hot summers, mild winters, and ample sunlight hours.
2. The Aggregation is considered to have an average annual rainfall of 958.6* millimetres per annum.

Flexible Cropping Platform

Fully established irrigation infrastructure supports primary sugarcane operations while enabling rotation opportunities with legume crops (soybeans, mung beans) during fallow periods, enhancing both soil health and revenue streams. The Aggregation is also suited to produce a wide range of small crop and horticultural products as produced on neighbouring properties.

Emerging Revenue Pathways

The Property's operational profile positions it favourably for participation in developing market opportunities including biofuel production, integration into existing livestock supply chains through feedstock production, carbon credit programs, and sustainability-linked revenue models increasingly valued by institutional investors.

Compelling Market Positioning

Attractive proposition for southern operators seeking geographic diversification, extended growing seasons, and reduced weather exposure.

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