Crown land key to Cue's residential future

The State Government has announced plans to transfer 11 parcels of Crown Land to the Shire of Cue in the State's Mid-West to secure the town's housing development.

Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said the transfer would greatly assist the shire to plan for a projected increase in demand for residential lots over the next five years.

"Given the resurgence of mining related activity in the region, we are working with the shire to literally provide building blocks for the future," Mr Grylls said.

"With gold still the number one mining commodity, recent strengthened prices are providing benefits and driving growth in towns such as Cue.

"Second only to the Pilbara as WA's biggest producer of iron ore, the Mid-West has major, long term iron ore projects in development further fuelling the anticipated growth.

"Cue's population of about 350 is set to increase and it is important to see the shire planning for their community's needs."

The lots are being offered to the shire under a conditional lease agreement. If the land is not developed, it will be returned to the Crown.

Eleven lots will be transferred in the agreement and released by the shire to meet demand.  The locations of the lots are:

·     Six lots on Railway Street

·     Three lots on Post Office Street

·     Two lots on Richmond Street.