Firestone
Westmar Queensland
Well developed grain property next door to “Rossmore”
Location
Located on the Eastern side of Rossmore in the noted Westmar District north of the Moonie Highway 216 km east of Dalby, 150 km north of Goondiwindi and 300 km from Toowoomba and 100 km to St George. Only 18 km to Westmar with a well supported primary school.
Area and Tenure
3,417 acres (1,383 hectares) of Freehold described as:
Tenure |
Description |
Parish |
Area in ha | Comments |
Freehold |
Lot 4 on Crown Plan CVN360 |
Ula Ula |
1,383 |
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Total |
1,383 |
3,417 acres |
Rates
Dalby Regional Council - Rates: $654 per half year.
Country
- Fully improved Brigalow Belah scrub country and heavier black soil along the Moonie River.
- Excellent vegetation status with no further clearing required. Almost all of “Firestone” has been totally stick raked and farmed where available.
- Approximately 4 km of frontage to the Moonie River
Cultivation
Top quality red Belah soils to the north; Coolibah and Brigalow Belah soils in the central parts tending to straight Brigalow to the south. There is approximately 2,963 acres (1,199 ha) currently cultivated. Firestone has only been farmed for 5 years. The property has been pin wheel raked and stick picked over that period.
Note
- Natural pastures include Mitchell and Blue Grass.
- Outstanding winter herbage and clover country in season.
- Excellent shade lines have been left for stock shelter
Improvements
Homestead
Top quality red Belah soils to the north; Coolibah and Brigalow Belah soils in the central parts tending to straight Brigalow to the south. There is approximately 2,963 acres (1,199 ha) currently cultivated. Firestone has only been farmed for 5 years. The property has been pin wheel raked and stick picked over that period.
Note
- Natural pastures include Mitchell and Blue Grass.
- Outstanding winter herbage and clover country in season.
- Excellent shade lines have been left for stock shelter
Homestead and Shed Complex Water Supply
- 1 x poly rain water tank with a pressure pump.
- 1 x steel rain water tank.
Grain Storage
- 2 x 70 tonne APH steel silos on conical bases with aerators
- 1 x 2,000 tonne bunker pad
Stock Facilities
Main Drafting yards
- Located near homestead.
- Timber yards.
- Vet crush with head bale.
- 3 way drafting pound.
- Well constructed loading ramp.
- Drafting capacity of 150 head.
Paddocks
- Subdivided in 8 main paddocks.
- One small holding paddock.
Water
- 4 main dams
- 2 smaller dams
Note
- Approximately 6 km of new fencing is currently being constructed.
- All fences are sound and stock proof .
Rainfall
The estimated annual average rainfall for this district is 22 inches per year.
Services
- Major commercial centres in Toowoomba, Dalby, Goondiwindi (150km) and St George (100km). These towns feature all the major banks, large shopping complexes, numerous dealerships and small businesses.
- Wheat depot and railhead at Dalby, Meandarra and Bungunya.
- A school bus available to Westmar Primary and Pre School (approx 40 children attend this school)
- Rural power, telephone, fax and internet connections.
- Four major abattoirs in Southern Qld being Nippon Meats Oakey, Teys Brothers in Beenleigh and Swifts at Dinmore, and ACC at Cannon Hill.
- Major saleyards throughout the area include Toowoomba, Oakey and Dalby and Roma
- Several major feedlots in the area.
Remarks
Ideal addition to “Rossmore” for oats fattening or summer and winter grain production.
Price
$520 per acre
(bare of stock & plant)