The Cairns Post

Chance waiting to take off

- ALICIA NALLY alicia.nally@news.com.au

THERE is no end to the number of uses for a large chunk of rural real estate in the Douglas Shire.

As part of a portfolio of properties going to auction next month in Cairns, Colliers Internatio­nal has recently released details of a unique 40.47ha parcel of land close to Port Douglas.

“While the freehold parcel is zoned rural, and has no approvals, the orientatio­n is favourable, and we believe it could substantia­lly accommodat­e a 1500m runway if there was a need,” said Colliers Internatio­nal Cairns managing director Stacey Quaid about the property between Bonnie Doon and Killaloe Dump roads off the Captain Cook Hwy.

“In addition, there is an elevated ridge running through the property which has been quantified to contain approximat­ely 640,000 cubic metres of fine and coarse sand which would provide a stable and well drained base.”

The property is being auctioned at the Pullman Internatio­nal, 17 Abbott St, Cairns on October 3 at 11am.

For further details or an inspection, contact Mr Quaid on 0418 773 258.

Also on the market, with Colliers Internatio­nal agent Jay Beattie, is a commercial site occupied by establishe­d and long-time recognised local trader Meraki & Co in the main street of Port Douglas.

The existing lease matures in May 2021 with a further five-year option remaining and a current passing income of $58,641.35 net per annum.

Mr Beattie said the tenant was responsibl­e for all outgoings at 1/34 Macrossan St.

“This property boasts a strong return and prominent location in the heart of the commercial shopping precinct,” he said.

“You literally can’t go to Port Douglas without walking on Macrossan St.

“Port Douglas is a popular holiday destinatio­n for domestic and internatio­nal travellers and Macrossan St has a high amount of traffic due to its proximity to accommodat­ion, dining, clothing and souvenir boutiques.

“The seller is committed elsewhere and is ready to deal – this versatile and ideally located commercial property ticks all the boxes of a sound investment for today and the future.”

The 116sqm strata lot comes with carparking and is listed for $700,000. For further informatio­n, phone Mr Beattie on 0428 551 062.

 ?? Picture: SUPPLIED ?? OPPORTUNIT­Y: A large tract of land off Killaloe Dump Rd near Port Douglas is for sale and could be used to build a 1500m runway.
Picture: SUPPLIED OPPORTUNIT­Y: A large tract of land off Killaloe Dump Rd near Port Douglas is for sale and could be used to build a 1500m runway.

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