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Works and Service Notices
Works and service improvements are conducted periodically across Wadjemup / Rottnest Island
A range of projects are also currently underway to refresh and revitalise the island facilities. These works aim to enhance the visitor experience and to preserve the island long term.
Please refer to this list for updates on works taking place and how they may impact your visit.
For information on projects that are transforming the island, visit Significant Projects.
For further information on planning your visit to the island, visit rottnestisland.com.
Last updated: 6 November 2025
Commencing: 13 October 2025
Completion: 24 November 2025
Resealing of 33 km of island roads will take place from 13 October to 24 November 2025.
There will be no road closures, but temporary traffic controls will be in place. Emergency vehicles will have full access at all times.
Some services may be interrupted or altered. Please contact operators to confirm availability.
Works Schedule Thursday 6 to Friday 14 November 2025:
Download the weekly works schedule and map
| Date | Location |
| Thursday 6 November | Bovell Way - western end of Ricey Beach to 400 m west of City of York Bay |
| Friday 7 November | Bovell Way - 400 m west of City of York Bay to Noongar Loop |
| Monday 10 November | Bovell Way - 400 m west of City of York Bay to Noongar Loop |
| Tuesday 11 November | Bovell Way - Noongar Loop to Geordie Bay |
| Wednesday 12 November | Ngaliwanga Banan |
| Thursday 13 November | Noongar Loop Parakeet Road |
| Friday 14 November | Parakeet Road Little Parakeet Road |
Locations are approximate and may be subject to change.
Commencing: 27 October 2025
Completion: 7 November 2025
Electrical upgrade works will be carried out to improve services for island visitors.
Site fencing will be in place for the duration of the works.
Commencing: 13 November 2025
Completion: 18 November 2025
New power supply will be installed from closest distribution board to the shelter at Bathurst tennis courts. Works will include excavation across Mia Flores Road.
Works will be coordinated to not impact operations nearby at Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island. A brief power outage will be required in North Thomson and Bathurst areas to facilitate the connection and scheduled to ensure minimal disruption in due course.
Completion: 15 November 2025
Bathurst tennis courts will be temporarily closed while upgrade works are carried out.
A new internal fence is being installed to separate Court 1 from the others. The court will also be repainted with new line markings.
Works may cause minor noise and temporary disruption. Emergency access will be maintained.
Commencing: 10 November 2025
Completion: 20 November 2025
A short section of the existing boardwalk will be removed to build a new accessible ramp and entry, along with bike parking and improved connections between the road, boardwalk, and paths.
There will be minor disruptions for service vehicles accessing Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island.
The Pinky Beach access point will be closed during the works. An alternative access point located 50 m south will remain open, with signage in place to assist visitors.
Completion: 11 November 2025
The redrilling of two groundwater monitoring bores will take place to meet license conditions. Minor disruptions may occur, including temporary track closures and daytime noise between 8 am and 4 pm.
Completion: 22 November 2025
Resealing works are occurring on the historic Pilot Boathouse.
The Boathouse will remain open during roof works, which will be done by hand during reasonable daytime hours with no heavy machinery.
Commencing: 8 August 2024
Completion: Late December 2025
As part of the Main Jetty refurbishment project, the jetty pavement will be reconstructed and sealed with asphalt.
The reconstruction of the pavement will be undertaken in eight different phases to ensure visitor access to the jetty will be maintained for most of the time.
Commencing: 21 November 2024
Completion: January 2026
Wadjemup was used as an Aboriginal prison and forced labour camp between 1838 and 1931. State records indicate that 4,000 Aboriginal men and boys from Western Australia were imprisoned on the island, including in the Quod. Heritage conservation works will conserve the building. Aboriginal monitors will be on site throughout the works.
Conservation works are being undertaken to ensure the stabilisation of the buildings ahead of decisions on future use.
The Quod will be fenced off during works and there will be some noise during the works.
Commencing: 10 November 2025
Completion: 21 November 2025
A turf-coring machine will be used to improve nutrient level and growth of the lawns within the settlement area.
Turf areas will be closed only while coring machine and top-dressing works are in progress.
Commencing: 12 November 2025
Completion: 14 November 2025
Earthmoving equipment will be used in the area and there will be access restrictions during the works and may cause minor noise.
Commencing: May 2025
Completion: 2026
The Lodge Wadjemup is developing new worker accommodation to support its staff and operations and to enhance service delivery.
Forward works are in progress until the end of November 2025.
There will be an increase in traffic movements, including trucks, along Parker Point Road. Machinery noise will be audible in the South Thomson are during work hours.
Commencing: 25 August 2025
Completion: 18 November 2025
Electrical infrastructure is being upgraded in Longreach, Geordie Bay and the settlement along Digby Drive.
There will be additional traffic movements in the area with some associated noise.
Completion: Late November 2025
Installation of cabling as part of electrical infrastructure upgrades. There will be increased truck movement and noise along Parker Point Road, with safety barriers in place.
Commencing: 28 October 2025
Completion: 31 August 2026
Minor infrastructure upgrades and landscaping works are underway at Geordie Bay. Work will take place Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 5 pm, with noisy activities starting after 9 am. No works will occur during school holidays.
Access to units 950, 952, and 954 will be restricted during mulch installation.
Commencing: 1 July 2025
Completion: 30 November 2025
Upgrades to the Longreach Borefield saline water extraction will occur to meet projected growth for the island's future water needs. Works include a new bore pump and installation of a new electrical switch room. The path between The Basin and Longreach Bay will be closed at various times, with signage in place to assist visitors.