Institutional Almond Orchard with 12,000ML* of Water Entitlements

LAWD is pleased to present for sale the Riverina Almond Portfolio, an institutional grade almond orchard underpinned by 12,000* megalitres of Murrumbidgee Irrigation water entitlements, located in the renowned Riverina region of southern New South Wales. KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: A total land area of 1,847* hectares with 1,165* hectares of developed almond orchard and 150* hectares of centre pivot irrigation. Two non-contiguous properties referred to as Sandy Valley Orchard (1,263* hectares with 719* hectares (57%) planted) and Greenview Orchard (585* hectares with 446* hectares (76%) planted) located within a five* kilometre radius. Benefitted by 2,400* megalitres of Murrumbidgee High Security water entitlements and 9,800* megalitres of Murrumbidgee General Security water entitlements. The orchards have been developed between 2015 and 2019 reflecting a weighted average tree age of 7.6* years. Favourable age profiles and varietal spreads (non-pareil, supareil, Monterey, wood colony, shasta and carmel). First class automated irrigation development with comprehensive fertigation infrastructure, irrigation sheds, pumping and filtration equipment. Excellent structural and operational improvements include significant machinery shedding, chemical shedding, site office, staff facilities and almond storage pads as well as sundry shedding and a dwelling. Strategically located in the renowned Riverina region of southern NSW, one of the most productive and agriculturally diverse regions of Australia, 20* linear kilometres north-west of Griffith and 420* linear kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD. Close to commodity processing facilities, including almond hulling and processing facilities at Griffith (Almond Co), Swan Hill (Australian Farming Services), Robinvale (Select Harvests) and Mildura (Olam). The portfolio is being offered for sale by Expression of Interest. *approximately