Southern Cross and Westonia housing boost

The Wheatbelt towns of Southern Cross and Westonia are set to benefit from more housing options thanks to a funding boost of $720,000 from the State Government's Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund.

  • $720,000 from Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund
  • Construction of three 3x2 self-contained units

The Wheatbelt towns of Southern Cross and Westonia are set to benefit from more housing options thanks to a funding boost of $720,000 from the State Government's Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund.


Stage one of the Yilgarn-Westonia Multi-Purpose Accommodation Project would go towards building three 3 x 2 modern residential units, including two at Southern Cross.


Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said this was an important infrastructure project which responded to the communities' urgent need to increase the region's housing options.


"These new accommodation options will suit the needs of professional workers and be instrumental in their attraction and retention to the region," Mr Grylls said.


"The provision of adequate housing options is essential in overcoming the challenge of attracting professional employees to regional and remote areas, so it's great that Royalties for Regions funding is being used to address this.


"Through this project, the long-term sustainability of communities like Southern Cross and Westonia will be supported, which is a very positive regional development outcome."


Currently, only stage one of the project has been funded.  Stages two and three of the project will involve the development of well-aged accommodation for the area.


      Fact File

  • State Govt's Royalties for Regions administered by Dept of Regional Development and Lands
  • Total project cost is $1,267,200
  • Contributions of $720,573 from Country Local Government Fund; $194,938 in cash and in-kind from Shire of Westonia; $351,689 from Shire of Yilgarn

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