Exciting new major development projects on Rottnest Island now taking place include:-
Quokka Arms Hotel Refurbishment (May to November 2008)
Latest news: Demolition has commenced on the Governor’s Residence and work has commenced on the redevelopment of the outside seating and bar area.
The hotel is still open with drinks and meals available. Just follow the signs…
What’s happening: Refurbishment of The Quokka Arms Hotel
• New main bar area, an extended cover area and bottle shop
• New kitchen and restaurant and refurbishment of the accommodation suites.
• Restoration work on the historic Governor’s Residence.
Dome Cafe (May to November 2008)
Latest news: The building of the new Dome Café is on schedule with the roof on and work beginning on the interior walls.
The old Dome building will be demolished during the month of August. In preparation for shut down during the demolition, the Dome will be ceasing its meals and snack meals during July (with effect from 1st July). Visitors will still be able to get one of their famous coffees, other hot and cold drinks and light snacks until the end of July..
On 26th May, Dome celebrated the completion of the carpenters work with a “Richtfest” BBQ.
Richtfest is a German tradition that celebrates the finishing of the carpenters stage of work on a building site – i.e. up to roof height. As explained by one of the site supervisors, a carpenter from Germany who is helping Dome with the project, the “Richtfest” involves walking around the site three times with the fir-tree wreath trimmed with ribbons and then fixing it to the top of the building. It also involves the owner inserting a nail into the door frame - a few short speeches are also part together with the serving of food (a BBQ is Aussie terms).
It is a ceremony to say thanks for no injuries and wishing the owners a happy successful time with the building.
Click here for more information on Richtfest
What’s happening: Construction of a new Dome Café in the Central Thomson Bay area, 10 metres behind the current site.
• Construction of new premises to seat more people and provide a better service
• Demolition of the old Dome premises (scheduled for August 2008)
• Landscaping of the surrounding area, including restoration of the old site to sand dune and native vegetation.
North Thomson Accommodation Refurbishment Program (June to September 2008)
Latest News: Work has now commenced on the North Thomson Accommodation Refurbishment.
What’s happening: Final refurbishment of Island accommodation as part of a $32 million dollar investment by State Government. (2004 Taskforce allocated funds). North Thomson units 302, 304-316, 318, 319, 321-326, 329 and 347-349
• Heritage Cottage 301 (to provide universal access)
• Bungalows 327 and 328
• GEM Heritage Cottages 548 and 549
• Governor’s Circle (Kingstown) units
Business Opportunities
Expression of Interest
Provision of Power Generation, Water Production, Gas Supply and Sewerage Treatment and Utilities Supply Services on Rottnest Island. Click here for document.
Expressions of Interest - Leases
- Rottnest Island Tearooms
- Dive boating and water sports shop
- Rottnest Fun Park
- Food to Go outlet
All enquiries regarding Expressions of Interest for business opportunities on Rottnest Island should be directed to:
McGees Property
Tel: 9321 4433
Contact:
Peter Duffield on Mob: 0418 926 299
pduffield@per.mcgees.com.au
or
Victor Sankey on Mob: 0418 926 295
vsanky@per.mcgees.com.au
Thank you for visiting Rottnest Island. We’re investing to ensure your future holiday enjoyment!
