New Remote-Operated Electronic Road Signs Installed

Minilya–Lyndon Road & Quobba–Gnaraloo Roads Completed

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce the successful installation and commissioning of new electronic variable message signs along Minilya–Lyndon Road and the Quobba–Gnaraloo Road network.

These upgrades form part of the Shire’s ongoing commitment to improving public safety, traveler communication, and response capability across our vast road network.

What’s New

The newly installed signs allow the Shire to:

• Activate road closures and alerts instantly
  Staff can now open, close, or restrict roads remotely from the office in real time, allowing immediate response to weather events, flooding, or maintenance activities.

• Provide accurate, up-to-date information for road users
  Visitors, pastoral stations, tourism operators, and emergency services all benefit from faster, clearer communication.

• Improve safety on high‑risk and remote roads
  These road networks are subject to rapid changes, and timely information can prevent vehicles from being stranded or entering unsafe areas.

Why This Matters

Weather conditions in the Gascoyne region can change quickly, and road surfaces on unsealed routes can deteriorate in a matter of hours.
The ability to instantly update road status:

Supporting the Community

This upgrade strengthens the Shire’s resilience and enhances communication with the many road users who depend on safe access to the Quobba and Gnaraloo coast, pastoral properties, and remote tourism sites.

The Shire thanks our works teams and contractors involved in delivering this important safety initiative.