Heritage grants secures future of former Cue Municipal Chambers

19/12/02
Cue's former municipal chambers have undergone extensive conservation work with the help of a $24,601 grant from the State Government's Heritage Grants Program.
Environment and Heritage Minister Dr Judy Edwards said the works would arrest deterioration and help preserve the building's fabric.
"Concrete paving has been removed from around the building, repairs done to fascias and window sills, the rear access door has been rebuilt and new downpipes and soakwells installed.
"The municipal chambers is a single storey rendered granite wall and corrugated iron roof building in the federation free classical style, with a timber verandah.
"It served as the centre for local government for over seventy years and after the relocation of the shire offices in 1980 has continued to fulfil an important role in the community as an arts and crafts centre, infant health centre and local tourist bureau.
"Located in Robinson Street, the old municipal chambers is highly valued by the local community as a key element of the town's built environment.
"It was an important civic building for the community and reflected the growth of the town and the development of local government in the district.
"The municipal chambers were designed by Alfred Cox, an architect based in Cue, who designed several public buildings in the historic town. Cox was appointed an officer in charge of the Public Works Department in the Goldfields in 1895.
"The chambers provided offices and meeting rooms for the Cue Municipal Council, the Cue and Day Dawn Roads Board and the Cue Shire Council."
Dr Edwards said the Heritage Grants Program aimed to encourage owners to conserve places of heritage significance.
Minister's office: 9220 5050