Qld Cotton’s Warren site sits within 1km of the town centre. Source: Nutrien Wilson Russ

QUEENSLAND Cotton looks set to exit ginning in central New South Wales with the listing of its site at Warren in the Macquarie Valley.

Grain Central understands the gin last operated in 2022, and all ginning equipment has been removed.

The site is protected from flooding by the town’s levee banks is expected to attract strong interest from those looking for quality shedding with services including town water.

The Macquarie Valley is one of Australia’s major cotton-growing regions, and is serviced by Australian Food & Fibre’s Warren and Trangie gins, and the LDC gin at Gin Gin.

Queensland Cotton is owned by Singapore-based Olam Agri, and has operating gins at Beardmore, Cecil Plains, Dalby, Emerald, and St George in Qld, with Wee Waa now its only gin in NSW.

Stands and other ginning equipment have been removed from Qld Cotton’s Warren site ahead of the listing. Photo: Nutrien Wilson Russ

Ahead of the Macquarie Valley’s 2023 ginning season start, Queensland Cotton growers were advised the company’s site would not be operating, and it has not opened since.

In a statement, the company in April 2023 said it was looking at upgrading the Warren gin to meet environmental and productivity standards.

This was believed to be largely in response to reports of dust emissions to the New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority.

The listing comprises four titles: the 14ha gin complex, including a 380,000-litre water storage, the 7ha module yard, the 37ha Gunningbar Creek block, and the 2ha house block, featuring a three-bedroom home with adjoining office.

Warren agency Nutrien Wilson Russ is handling the sale, with expressions of interest closing September 3.

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