Cutter’s Rise going ahead
Development’s stage 2 set for release
THE Cutter’s Rise residential development at Gordonvale promises to put the southern corridor in the spotlight with stage two set to be launched in June and plans under way for a medical centre.
Launched last July, the Straguszi family project includes plans for a retirement village and childcare centre as well.
Lot sizes in stage one of the 42.5ha development ranged from 672sq m to 1086sq m and bigger lots were quickly snapped up.
Sales agent Renee Straguszi said there were only five lots left from 41 in stage one and plans were under way for 75 lots in stage two.
“Land is still a hot commodity and stage two will consist of our signature quarter-acre blocks and an arrangement of large, elevated, level lots,” Ms Straguszi said.
There was a hiccup with a future busway corridor for the Cairns Transit Network in
stage two, but Ms Straguszi said she was confident it would be resolved.
She said she was also hoping for a decision from Cairns Regional Council on the development application for the medical centre lodged in September.
It entails a doctor’s surgery and pharmacy and allied health services.
Ms Straguszi’s family originally farmed cane on the land, which was acquired about 1935.
“It’s large, flat, affordable land; you can’t find that anywhere in Cairns, and we are building a community – that’s what appeals to people,” Ms Straguszi said.
She pointed out the 10.5km upgrade and duplication of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale would cut travel time by 10 minutes.
Development has also begun at nearby Goldsborough, with several subdivisions including Avalon and Tom Hedley’s 80-lot subdivision.