City Notices: Road Closures, Health Strategies, and Public Safety Alerts

Public Safety: Planned Demonstration on St Georges Terrace

The City of Perth and local authorities advise residents and commuters of a planned public demonstration scheduled for Sunday, 29 March 2026. The event is expected to take place in the vicinity of the U.S. Consulate General at 16 St Georges Terrace between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Members of the public are advised that while the gathering is intended to be peaceful, significant pedestrian and vehicular traffic congestion is anticipated in the Central Business District.

• Location: St Georges Terrace, specifically near the intersection of William Street.
• Impacts: Potential short-term road closures and disruptions to Transperth bus services.
• Advice: Commuters are encouraged to monitor live traffic updates and consider alternative routes through the city to avoid delays.

Infrastructure: Ongoing Road Closures in Northbridge

As part of the City’s commitment to essential infrastructure upgrades, the following road closure remains active through Sunday, 29 March 2026:

• Roe Street (Northbridge): A full closure is in effect between Beaufort Street and William Street for major works. This closure is scheduled to continue until 31 March 2026. Local access for businesses remains available via designated detours.
• Telethon Avenue (Perth): Long-term closures related to precinct development continue to affect through-traffic near the CBD.

Public Health: Winter Surge Preparedness Strategy

The Department of Health has officially launched its 2026 Winter Strategy this weekend to address the anticipated seasonal surge in hospital demand. Effective immediately, "Winter Commanders" have been stationed at major metropolitan hospitals, including Royal Perth Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. These senior clinical experts will manage bed availability and patient flow seven days a week to ensure timely access to care. Residents are reminded to utilize Medicare Urgent Care Clinics for non-life-threatening conditions to help alleviate pressure on emergency departments.

Consumer Alert: Unlicensed Electrical Work Warning

Building and Energy has issued a public service announcement following the recent fining of a Malaga-based company, Jaccob Pty Ltd (formerly trading under Richtek branding). The company was found to have performed unlicensed electrical work at multiple households across the Perth metropolitan area. Homeowners are strongly advised to verify the credentials of any electrical contractor via the official eNotice search tool before authorizing repairs or installations to ensure safety and compliance with Western Australian regulations.

Regional Health Advisory: Mosquito-Borne Virus Alert

While primarily affecting the Pilbara and Kimberley regions, WA Health maintains an active advisory for all travelers departing Perth for the north. Recent surveillance has detected Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus activity. Travelers are urged to use effective repellents and wear long, loose-fitting clothing, particularly during dawn and dusk, as MVE can cause serious neurological illness.