Cue is surrounded by resources — and positioned to service them.

Mining, mineral exploration, pastoral activity, construction and government services remain central to the Cue economy. The town's position on the Great Northern Highway, established services, industrial land and airport make it a practical base for businesses operating across the Murchison.

The Shire's economic-development focus is not simply attracting activity to the district. It is about helping that activity create lasting local benefit — through town-based accommodation, local procurement, commercial property, infrastructure and stronger connections between industry and the Cue community.

Base the operation in Cue — not beyond it.

Cue has supported mining for more than 130 years and remains surrounded by active exploration, prospecting and mining tenements.

The Shire encourages mining and exploration operators to use Cue as a base for workforce accommodation, contractors, logistics and support services where practical. Keeping workers in town helps strengthen local businesses and gives projects access to established roads, utilities, accommodation and community infrastructure.

If you are planning a mine, exploration program, drilling campaign or associated workforce accommodation, speak with the Shire early. Staff can help identify local planning requirements, discuss potential accommodation locations and connect proponents with relevant Shire services.

Planning a new mining camp? Talk to us before choosing the site.

The Shire's policy supports locating permanent mining and drilling workforce accommodation within the Cue townsite where practicable.

Cue is positioned so that many mine and exploration sites across the Shire can be reached from town. Locating accommodation in Cue allows workers to use local businesses and services while avoiding unnecessary duplication of infrastructure outside the townsite.

The Shire can discuss suitable locations, planning pathways, development approvals, road access, waste arrangements and other local-government requirements relevant to a proposed workforce facility.

Regional access by air.

Cue Airport is a certified aerodrome operated by the Shire and supports charter, mining, emergency, government and general aviation access to the district.

The sealed runway is approximately 1,980 metres long by 30 metres wide. The Shire continues to plan upgrades to airport infrastructure as part of Cue's long-term economic and regional-access strategy.

Need a base in Cue?

The Shire owns industrial units at Heydon Place and other commercial properties across Cue. Availability changes as leases commence and expire, so businesses looking for workshop, industrial or commercial space should contact the Shire directly.

Heydon Place was developed specifically to help attract and accommodate businesses servicing Cue's mining and regional economy. Shire-owned industrial units have supported civil, mechanical, mining-service and other operators.

If the Shire does not have a suitable property available, staff may still be able to assist with local planning information or point you toward other opportunities in town.

Talk to us before you lock in the plan.

New business, commercial tenancy, exploration campaign, mining camp, airport access or a larger development proposal — early contact usually makes the process easier.

Contact the Shire of Cue and tell us what you are trying to achieve. We can identify the relevant local-government requirements and help point your project in the right direction.