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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: 21 August 2025
Commencing: 31 July 2025
Completion: 30 August 2025
Commencing: 6 August 2025
Completion: 22 August 2025
Geotechnical studies to provide essential data for site planning of Hybrid Electricity Generating System. Visitor impacts are minimal overall, and access will be closed along Henrietta Rocks Fire Trail and track near Porpoise Bay Fire Trail for one day between 6 and 9 August 2025.
Completion: 30 August 2025
Site preparation for electrical infrastructure upgrades, including generator connection points, to assist with network stability. Truck and equipment movements to and from Longreach Kiosk and the Desalination Plant.
Commencing: 3 June 2025
Completion: 31 August 2025
Removal and replacement of 32 timber verandah posts at Kingstown Barracks due to wood rot, State Heritage approval has been obtained.
The Stay Rottnest accommodation will be closed for the renovation period.
Commencing: 17 August 2024
Completion: 29 August 2025
The electrical network capacity on the island is being increased to support the expansion of the desalination plant and future developments.
Cabling and electrical infrastructure works are part of the island-wide electrical network upgrades. Noise and heavy traffic will impact the fenced-off work areas.
Completion: 30 August 2025
Installation of cabling as part of electrical infrastructure upgrades. Increased truck movement and noise along Parker Point Road, with safety barriers in place.
Commencing: 24 July 2025
Completion: 30 August 2025
Construction of a pillar approximately 1.25m in circumference and 2.5m in height will be added to support the cave's roof structure.
These are preventative maintenance measures designed to support the cave structure to mitigate visitor risk. These works will support the cliff escarpment and slow weather-related erosion, providing longer-term benefits to the lighthouse.
There will be no access restrictions for visitors to the surrounding areas.
Completion: 30 August 2025
New conduits to be installed for new LV cables to upgrade power supply to Fay’s Bay accommodation refurbishments. There will be a partial shutdown of LV supplies to the Geordie Bay area during these works.
Commencing: 12 August 2025
Completion: Early September 2025
Roof repair and resealing works on the historic Pilot Boathouse will commence from Tuesday 12 August for approximately 1 week (weather permitting). Once the roof is resealed, internal timber oiling works will follow.
The Boathouse will stay open during roof works, which will be done by hand during reasonable daytime hours with no heavy machinery.
Commencing: Mid August 2025
Completion: 25 September 2025
Landscaping works in Geordie Bay to upgrade visitor amenities including stairs and paths and a new bus shelter with accessible ramp.
Work hours are 7:30 am to 5 pm between Monday to Friday with no noise-related work before 9 am. Access to Units 950, 952, and 954 will be restricted during paving works.
Commencing: 28 April 2025
Completion: September 2025
Refurbishment of Stay Rottnest accommodation units in Longreach and Fay's Bay commenced in April 2025.
Accommodation upgrades will include refurbished bathrooms, new kitchens, new flooring and painting, and upgrades to courtyards and balconies.
During the works, there will be changes to access in and around Longreach Bay and Fay's Bay. The Longreach Bay public ablutions block on Zephyr Road will remain open and will be accessible via Longreach Bay beach or the bike path between Longreach Bay and The Basin.
There is no access to Fay's Bay or the Longreach tennis courts.
There is no access to Geordie Bay through Longreach Bay or Fay's Bay. Visitors will need to use Geordie Bay Road, and boat owners will need to land in Geordie Bay to visit the General Store, Geordie's Cafe & Art Gallery, Kuld Creamery, and the Laundromat.
Traffic management and signage is in place to assist visitors.
Commencing: 3 March 2025
Completion: 9 September 2025
The new Worker Accommodation development that is underway includes the provision of new sewer headworks to service the construction of new staff housing for Place Developments. The headworks will serve the future Worker Accommodation site on Parker Point Road and future developments at South Thomson, Kingstown Barracks and the Light Industrial Area.
The sewer headworks project will involve construction of a gravity sewer collection system to provide service connections for the worker accommodation developments.
There will be short power disruptions with timeframes to be advised, and overall minimal impact on visitors.
Sewer pressure main construction will begin on the western verge of Parker Point Road within two weeks. Pedestrian access to staff housing and Windy Hill Road will remain open, with spotters ensuring safe passage. The main impact will be noise affecting nearby staff residences, with all work confined to standard working hours.
Commencing: 8 August 2024
Completion: 31 October 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: 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.
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.