Rotto set to get $98.5m staff accommodation upgrade next year
Wadjemup (Rottnest)’s upgrades are continuing along at breakneck speed, with tender now open for new worker accommodation on the island.
The upgrades are part of a larger $150.5 million investment into the island as part of the 2024-25 State Budget, which also includes upgrades to wastewater infrastructure, airport improvements and a new barge operations area.
A $54.8 million transformation of the island to 75% renewable energy is also underway, including electrical system upgrades and a Hybrid Electricity Generation System about to go to tender.
Located on Parker Point Road, the new development is projected to be completed by mid-2025 and provide 149 new units, with the goal of assisting businesses on the island to attract more staff as Rottnest’s popularity continues to grow.
“Rottnest Island is an iconic tourism destination, visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals every year,” said Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti.
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“It’s vital we continue to futureproof and plan for the island’s growing popularity through investments in new worker accommodation, which will support local businesses and essential infrastructure like energy.”
“Of course, we also need to make sure we’re providing the best possible experience for visitors now, which is why we’re progressing with our program of upgrades across the Stay Rottnest accommodation across the island.”
Across Stay Rottnest accommodations, a tender is also open for upgrades to self-contained units at Longreach Bay and Fay’s Bay, which follows recent upgrades to units at South Thomson and Geordie Bay that included modernising of kitchens and bathrooms, new furniture, fixtures and fittings and improved outdoor amenities.
The upgrade tender announcement coincides with highly anticipated accommodation The Lodge Wadjemup also recently announcing that the first round of bookings are about to open in December 2024, as well as the introduction of late-night ferry services for the duration of the peak summer season.