| In examining the proerty as a model for Bio
Diversity, one must pay due cognisance to the capital
works already undertaken. The property has been a working
model for some fifteen years, hence proof of its success
is readily evident apon a thorough inspection of the land.
Further, it is acknowledged that Tarwyn Park maintains
at least the equal production performance of similar properties,
if not superior. This is especially so when one considers
the prolonged drought conditions which have prevailed
for some three or four years.
Examination of the existing
water system and earthworks alone would currently require
expenditure in the order of nine to ten million dollars
($9,000,000 - 10,000,000). Additionally there would
be no lead time in establishing a system, hence at least
five years would be saved further enhancing the value
of the subject property. Research by UTS Groundwater
Division proved that storable water has increased from
20 to 200 megalitres. With a simple alteration to the
system which is currently in place capacity could increase
to 400 megalitrees. Such
would naturally reduce the salt content by a proportionate
amount.
Following studies by eminent scientists, agronomists
and experts in associated fields, it has been proven
the intrinsic value of the existing property as model
to be exploited and reproduced, could well be in the
order of twelve to fifteen millions dollars ($12,000,000
- 15,000,000). Such considerations do not take
into account the advanced stage of equine management
techniques currently operating on the property. Additionally
it has been proven that horses support these sustainable
aspects of the research. The important results of biiodiversity
(being the physical developement, health and stamina),
are seldom assessed along with agricultural change.
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