Council seeks expressions of interest (EOI) to undertake grazing of cattle within specified areas of Bombala Racecourse (R530040) and Part Bombala Racecourse Reserve (R91277). These Crown Reserves consist of Lot 1 DP 884132 and Lot 7306 DP 1151936, with Delegate Road running through the southern section of both Lots.

A Crown Land Manager’s Short-term Licence will be issued for a maximum period of twelve (12) months, with grazing limited to a three (3) to six (6) month period, subject to ongoing review.

Requirements & general information

  • Cattle only. Maximum 25 head of cattle. Dry cattle, no calvingc ows or cows with calves at foot.
  • Obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2015 No 24 for control o nf oxious weeds and animals.
  • Stock to be quarantined for five (5) days (yarded or kept in eclan area) to prevent weeds.
  • Ensure steps are taken that stock brought to the site are free of disease.
  • Maintenance and repair of fencing.
  • Refer to attached diagram for the licence area available, which is approximately 139ha. Zones excluded are the racecourse and buildings, Platypus Reserve and the former quartz pit site.
  • Licence term twelve (12) months with grazing limited to three3 () to six (6) months annually. Council will offer guidance and monitor conditions throughout the agreed grazing period.
  • Indicative licence fee is $1625 – $3250 per annum (exclusive o Gf ST) – equating to approximately $5.00 per head per week. Rent payable in advance; with CPI indxeation applied per annum.
  • Improvement of pasture is not allowed, e.g. no sewing of othesr pecies, no fertilisers, etc.
  • Council reserves the right to terminate the occupancy in the instance of unacceptable damage to pasture or infrastructure, or if the conditions are nomt et.