Planned Works & Service Improvements
A number of planned works and service improvements are taking place across Rottnest Island.
A range of projects are underway to refresh and revitalise Rottnest Island facilities. These works aim to enhance the visitor experience and to preserve the island long term.
Please refer back to this list for updates on planned works taking place and how they may impact your visit.
For further information on planning your visit to the island, visit rottnestisland.com.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2020
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Main Roads WA Road Resurfacing Preparation Works | 20 July to 7 August 2020
[In preparation of the road resurfacing program - 10 August to 24 September 2020]
The works will involve surface profiling and crack patching, tree root removal and surface correcting to facilitate laying of the asphalt surface.
Schedule of preparation works:
20 - 21 July
Jetty Rd, Geordie Bay Access Rd and Geordie Store Rd
Longreach Front Rd, Longreach Back Rd, Un-named Rd, Roundabout, Point Clune Loop
Longreach to The Basin Path
21 July
Gem Rd, Lancier St, Transit Rd, Raven Rd, Macedon Av & Caroline Thomson Loop
22 July
Kingsway, Mapleson Rd and Kelly St
23 July
Abbott Rd and Vincent Wy (Northern section)
24 - 27 July
Angelo St, Vincent Wy (Southern section), Sommerville Dr and Cossack St
28 - 29 July
Boreham Wy, Colebatch Av, Bedford Av and Welch St
30 - 31 July
McCallum Av, Forrest Av, Vlamingh Wy, Allen St & section of Southern Hwy (Parker Point Rd)
3 - 4 August (night shifts)
Henderson Av, Kitson St, Anita Rd, Digby Dr and Brand Wy up to Southern Hwy
6 - 7 August
Kingstown Barracks Access Rd, Caretaker Rd, Bickley Battery Rd, Governors Dr, Governors Cir and End
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Fuel Jetty Reconstruction | May to November 2020
Location: Fuel Jetty
Commencing: 22 May 2020
Completion: 30 November 2020
Description:
Demolition of current timber structure and construction of new jetty. During the works period, access to the jetty (including fuelling, berthing and pen mooring) will be closed to all vessels. The closure covers all the waters enclosed within 10 metres of the jetty. Fuel services and potable water supplies will not be available from the jetty for the duration of the scheduled works. Potable water remains available from the Geordie Bay Jetty. Skippers of vessels travelling to the Island will need to ensure they have adequate fuel supplies for their entire journey to and from the Island for the duration of the project. -
Golf Course Pathways | June 2020
Location: Karma Golf Course
Commencing: Currently underway
Completion: 30 June
Description:
Resurfacing and upgrading of pathways and drainage is occurring on golf course Holes 3,5 and Tee 7. -
Camping Ground | June to July 2020
Location: Camping Ground and perimeter opposite Caroline Thomson Cabins
Commencing: 15 June
Completion: 29 July (excluding July School Holidays)
Description:
The camping ground is currently closed to bookings while works take place to construct new fencing and renew the pathways. -
Fay's Bay Electrical Works | June to July 2020
Location: Fay's Bay, units 850 to 865 inclusive
Commencing: 8 June 2020
Completion: 17 July 2020
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Museum Refurbishment | June to December 2020
Location: Museum
Commencing: June 2020
Completion: December 2020
Description:
Refurbishment works to be undertaken to upgrade and enhance the exhibition space. Museum will be closed for the duration of the works.
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South Thomson Water Main Connection | July 2020
Location: South Thomson
Commencing: July 2020
Completion: July 2020
Description:
Works to commence after the school holidays in July on the western side of Parker Point Road. Some disruption to traffic flow for road re-sealing. No water shut down required. -
Longreach Bay, Fays Bay & Point Clune | July to August 2020
Location: Longreach Bay, Fays Bay and Point Clune
Commencing: 6 July 2020
Completion: 20 August 2020
Description:
Construction of a new brine discharge pipeline from the desalination plant to Point Clune. Possible short-term disruption to traffic and pedestrians in Hydroflyte Loop and Geordie Bay Road roundabout. Possible noise from the drilling machine during the day. Possible closure of one pathway to Fay’s Bay. -
Drainage Repair | July to August 2020
Location: Discovery Rottnest Service Roade
Commencing: 21 July 2020
Completion: 6 August 2020
Description:
Rectification works to the rear service of the facility to address water ponding and drainage issues. Fencing and signage will be in place to the perimeter of site. -
Oliver Hill Ablution Refurbishment | July to August 2020
Location: Oliver Hill Battery
Commencing: 20 July 2020
Completion: Late August 2020 (outside of July School Holidays)
Description:
Refurbishment of existing ablutions. Temporary portable toilets will be installed for public use for the duration of construction.
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North Thomson Water Main Replacement | July to August 2020
Location: North Thomson
Commencing: July 2020
Completion: 17 August 2020
Description:
Temporary road closures at Raven Road and Angelo Street. Temporary water supply shutdowns to connect the new main to the existing mains. Individual water shutdowns for each unit to make new water service connections. -
South Thomson Accommodation Refurbishment | July to September 2020
Location: South Thomson
Commencing: July 2020
Completion: September 2020
Description:
Internal refurbishment of a select number of accommodation units in South Thomson. Access to Vlamingh Way will be restricted for the refurbishment works. Fencing and restricted access will be in place until 11 September 2020. Bike/pedestrian access will be available to the rear accommodation units within this zone.
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West End Redevelopment Stage 1 | July to September 2020
Location: West End
Commencing: July 2020
Completion: September 2020
Description:
Stage 1: Construction of permanent public toilets. Some restrictions to site access. Temporary ablutions in place at West End for public use.
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West End Redevelopment Stage 2 | August to December 2020
Location: West End
Commencing: August 2020
Completion: December 2020
Description:
Stage 2: Site redevelopment. Landscaping works including new bus turnaround and shelters seating. No access to the West End for periods of time while construction occurs.
Read more about this and other National Tourism Icons projects here.