Notice of a road closure order Chapman Hill Road, Bovell
Published on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:47:07 AM
The City gives notice that an order has been made under section 3.50(1a) of the Local Government Act 1995 to temporarily close to the passage of vehicles on a section of Chapman Hill Road, Bovell, commencing Monday, 2 November 2026.
The affected section of road closure is located between 165 and 230 Chapman Hill Road, just north of the Busselton Golf Club. The closure will remain in effect for the duration of bridge works being undertaken by Water Corporation.
The closure is required to facilitate essential works to Water Corporation Bridge 3401A spanning the Vasse River Diversion Drain. Water Corporation anticipates the works will take approximately six to seven weeks to complete.
For information or enquiries regarding the bridge works, please contact Water Corporation.
Email: bridgelimits@watercorporation.com.au
Phone: 13 13 75
Project information: www.watercorporation.com.au/outages-and-works/ongoing-works/south-west-bridge-load-limit-changes
Motorists are requested to observe all detour, road closure and traffic management signage in place during the works.
The City thanks residents, businesses and stakeholders who took the time to provide feedback during the public submissions period. The City acknowledges the inconvenience associated with the additional travel time and distance required during the temporary closure and appreciates the community’s patience while these essential bridge works are completed.
Annie Riordan
Chief Executive Officer
