The farm features two primary roads: the main driveway leading to the house and garage, and a track that skirts the northeastern and northwestern boundaries towards the dam. The track falls short of the dam by 50 meters, hindered by overgrowth and lack of maintenance. Upgrading and expanding existing farm roads is necessary for better access to different areas of land.
The farm features two primary roads: the main driveway leading to the house and garage, which may require widening for fire vehicle access, and a track that skirts the northeastern and northwestern boundaries towards the dam. The track falls short of the dam by 50 meters, hindered by overgrowth and a lack of recent maintenance.
Existing Farm Roads
The farm currently has two main roads, the first being the main driveway to the house and garage platform. The widening of the main driveway to accommodate fire vehicles is a potential requirement, but this needs to be verified with CFA requirements.
The second is a track that follows the boundary of the northeast and Northwest sides of the property and eventually sways towards the dam. The tract does not make its way all the way to the dam, as it needs to be rebuilt about 50 m from the dam, as this section is overgrown with Trees and has not been graded in a long time.
Insights and Implications—Existing farm roads require upgrades and expansions.
The existing roads and tracks on the property, inadequate to meet the future needs of the farm. Whilst the driveway to the upper Homestead platform is in good condition there are no tracks that allow access to the rest of the farm. Enhancing these pathways is critical not just for daily operations but also for ensuring safety during emergencies.
The track that nears but falls short of the dam needs extension. Completing this track would unlock easier access to a vital water resource, improving farm management and efficiency in water use.
The overgrown and poorly maintained tracks underscore a neglect that must be reversed. Implementing a regular maintenance regime and strategic planning for future road developments will bolster farm accessibility and operational capabilities.
ACTIONS—Upgrade and expand roads for better access to different areas of land
Enhance pathways and connections between platforms, potentially adding ramps for better equipment mobility.
Extend the northern track through to the dam to provide direct access to this crucial water resource.
Develop a new track leading to the shed at the top of the long paddock, enhancing operational efficiency.
Expand the shed track down the long paddock, winding it back and forth through the proposed food forest for better accessibility.
Establish a new track across the top paddock to the peak, improving access to all areas of the farm.
Upgrade the main driveway and resurface the garage platform to accommodate heavier vehicles, including fire trucks if necessary.