Nutrien Harcourts Mildura are pleased to present to market for sale by Private Treaty 'Neilpo Heights' a versatile and diverse irrigation enterprise which offers scale, a highly desirable elevated sandy ridge with an easterly tendering aspect, predominantly deep red sandy self-draining loam soils and water source with proximity to the reliable Darling River (Murray River pool level).
'Neilpo Heights' comprises an 81*ha. (200*ac.) parcel of freehold land, rectangular shape provides for the safe and efficient movement of machinery.
Pumping station situated 1.6*km. from water source to the productive plantings. Private river water diversion reduces cost of production.
River pump with 90 Kw electric motor, variable speed drive, radio control. Coupled to a submersible, turbine pump. Powered by mains 3-phase with a backup generator at pump site.
250mm diameter PVC mainline from pump, expanding to 300mm PVC pipe for 300*m from the pump site through to the filter shed, and then following through the centre of the property.
Capacity to irrigate 20 hectares per shift, solenoid valves installed each 4 ha. (10 ac.).
Existing easements with room for additional pipeline capacity from river water source to productive land.
78*ha. (192*ac.) established vineyard planted to Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and White Frontignac. Fruit bearing orchard includes varieties of Mango, Avocado, Walnuts, Watermelon patch.
Supporting infrastructure, includes modern style workshop/machinery shed with adjoining filter/fertigation shed, second modern style machinery shed, 3 x strategically located frost fans.
3-phase electricity connected to the principal workshop/machinery shed, fertigation shed.
'Neilpo Heights' holds two NSW Murray Water Access Licences, with entitlements of 173 ML of High Security and 228 ML of General Security. Water is not included in the sale.
Boundary fenced on 3 sides with treated pine posts and a mix of netting and ringlock.
Development commenced in 1997, initially to wine grapes and more recently partially replanted to mango, avocados, walnut varieties, watermelon or cash crops in remaining irrigated and
arable land.
'Neilpo Heights' is strategically located, being 14*linear km. to Wentworth. 30*linear km to Mildura, 320*linear km. to Adelaide. All weather road surfaces, allowing for ease of access for
agricultural service providers and labour resources.
'Neilpo Heights' provides productive soils ideally suited to numerous horticultural enterprises, favorable easterly elevated aspect, access to water, proximity to specialised agricultural service providers, ideal Mediterranean climate - all critical factors for an enterprise with this scale.