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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: 23 October 2025
Vodaphone / TPG Outage | 29 October 2025
Commencing: 29 October 2025 8:30 am
Completion: 29 October 2025 4 pm
Electrical upgrade works will be carried out to improve services for island visitors.
Vodaphone / TPG customers may experience intermittent service disruptions between the hours of 8:30 am and 4 pm on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Power Outage | 30 October 2025
Commencing: 30 October 2025 5 am
Completion: 30 October 2025 8 pm
To facilitate routine cleaning of overhead powerline insulators between the settlement and Wadjemup Lighthouse, a planned power outage will take place from 5 am to 8 pm on Thursday 30 October 2025.
Locations affected:
- Residential properties on Wadjemup Rd and Stables Rd
- Oliver Hill, Digby Drive, Borefields, Nursery, and the Telstra and Optus towers located at Wadjemup Lighthouse.
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 Monday 20 October to Friday 7 November 2025:
Download the weekly works schedule and map
| Date | Location |
| Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 October | Parker Point Road Loop |
| Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 22 October | Digby Drive – Parker Point Road intersection to Green Island |
| Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 October | Wadjemup Road |
| Thursday 23 October | Karlak Boodjar Road |
| Friday 24 October | Digby Drive – Green Island to Bovell Way |
| Monday 27 October | Digby Drive – Bovell Way to Rocky Bay ablutions |
| Tuesday 28 October | Digby Drive – Rocky Bay ablutions to 500m west of the Roland Smith memorial |
| Wednesday 29 October | Digby Drive – 500m west of the Roland Smith memorial to Kura Bidi |
| Thursday 30 October | Digby Drive – Kura Bidi to West End |
| Friday 31 October | Digby Drive – West End Djidar Bidi Kura Bidi |
| Monday 3 November | Kura Bidi |
| Tuesday 4 November | Aitken Way - from mid point to Digby Drive intersection west Bovell Way - from Digby Drive intersection to Stark Bay ablutions |
| Wednesday 5 November | Bovell Way - Stark Bay ablutions to western end of Ricey Beach |
| 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 |
Locations are approximate and may be subject to change.
Commencing: 3 November 2025
Completion: 5 November 2025
Road repairs will be carried out near the Aerodrome to prepare for full resurfacing. Asphalt will also be laid at the Bedford Avenue level crossing.
A section of Bedford Avenue will be temporarily closed during asphalt laying.
Access to the aerodrome will be via Brand Way during this time.
All other roads will remain open, but minor delays may occur.
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.
Vodaphone / TPG customers may experience intermittent service disruptions between the hours of 8:30 am and 4 pm on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Commencing: 13 October 2025
Completion: 31October 2025
Electrical infrastructure is being installed on Mira Flores Road.
There will be additional traffic movements in the area with some associated noise. There will be no impact to guests staying at Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island.
Completion: 31 October 2025
Resealing works on the historic Pilot Boathouse will be undertaken in October.
The Boathouse will stay open during roof works, which will be done by hand during reasonable daytime hours with no heavy machinery.
Commencing: 13 October 2025
Completion: 27 October 2025
Repairs are being carried out to Berth 5, with the berth closed during the works period. The last 5 m of the Main Jetty will be fenced off.
Commencing: 8 August 2024
Completion: 17 November 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: 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.
Completion: 30 October 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: 25 August 2025
Completion: 30 October 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.
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.
The path between Longreach Bay and The Basin will be closed on Wednesday 5 November 2025.