City Roundup: Essential Road Closures and Public Health Notices for February 5

Transportation and Essential Road Closures

The City of Perth has announced significant traffic disruptions starting Thursday, 5 February 2026. A full closure of the intersection at William Street and Wellington Street is scheduled to remain in place through 6 February to allow for critical infrastructure upgrades. Motorists are encouraged to plan for delays and seek alternative routes through the CBD during this period.

Ongoing infrastructure works continue across the metropolitan area, including the following active notices:

• East Perth: Temporary closures of Waterloo Crescent, Horatio Street, and Nelson Crescent remain in effect until 8 February to facilitate enabling works for the new East Perth Primary School development.
• West Perth: Newcastle Street remains under restricted access through 9 February for ongoing maintenance.
• Crawley: Significant closures on Hackett Drive are expected to persist until 13 February.
• South Perth and Como: The City of South Perth advises of half-road closures on Davilak Street and footpath replacement works on South Perth Esplanade between Fraser Lane and Queen Street, both scheduled through 6 February.

Public Health and Consumer Alerts

WA Health maintains its alert regarding a confirmed measles case identified in a traveller who recently returned to Perth. Official health advice remains active for individuals who visited the South Street Pharmacy in Murdoch on Monday, 19 January. Public health officials recommend that these individuals continue to monitor for symptoms—such as fever, cough, and a distinctive rash—until 6 February. Anyone exhibiting symptoms is urged to contact their GP or emergency department via telephone before arriving in person to prevent further transmission.

Additionally, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued an urgent nationwide product recall for specific batches of Banana Boat Baby Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ and Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+. The recall follows reports of ingredient separation that may compromise the product's effectiveness. Consumers are advised to check their batch numbers and return affected products to the point of purchase for a full refund.

Emergency Management and Fire Warnings

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has issued several alerts for the Perth region and surrounding areas. A Watch and Act warning remains in effect for Barragup, where an active bushfire and shifting winds are causing burning embers to pose a threat to local properties. Residents are advised to implement their bushfire survival plans immediately. Further south, an Emergency Warning continues for parts of Forest Grove, where an uncontrolled fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents in the immediate impact zone.

Council and Community Governance

The City of Perth is currently inviting tenders for several major projects, including the replacement of lifts at the Pier Street and Roe Street car parks and turf maintenance services for the 2026 season. Public participation is also invited for the upcoming Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Committee Meeting, which will be held at Council House on Monday, 9 February.