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Next Phase of Infrastructure Improvements to Commence at Mona Vale Hospital

Work will commence next week on the construction of a new Support Services Building at Mona Vale Hospital.

The modern building will accommodate necessary hospital support services including kitchens, laundry, cleaning, waste, staff facilities and engineering.

The building will join other new hospital buildings constructed at Mona Vale Hospital in recent years, including the Community Health Service Building in 2016, the Beachside Rehabilitation Unit in 2014 and the expansion of the Palliative Care Outpatient Unit in 2013.

The award presentations, combined due to COVID-19 restrictions last year, were announced at a reception for Pittwater’s community leaders at Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club and recognise invaluable service and contribution to the Pittwater community.

Funding for Dundundra Falls Reserve

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced Dundundra Falls Reserve at Terrey Hills has been awarded NSW Government funding to assist with the protection of its spectacular native bushland.

A grant of $77,505 has been provided under the NSW Government’s Restoration and Rehabilitation Program to help preserve and enhance the reserve’s native vegetation and fauna habitat.

New Ambulance Station for Mona Vale Hospital

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced that Mona Vale Hospital will be receiving a brand new ambulance station as part of the NSW Government’s $150 million Sydney Ambulance Metropolitan Infrastructure Strategy (SAMIS) program.

Planning and site identification works are underway at Mona Vale Hospital ahead of the construction of a new ambulance station on the hospital campus.

“The project will enable NSW Ambulance to have a permanent presence at Mona Vale Hospital, for the first time, in a modern, fit-for-purpose building,” Mr Stokes said.

Infrastructure Improvements to Continue at Mona Vale Hospital

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes has welcomed the release of architectural images for the next phase of infrastructure improvements at Mona Vale Hospital.

NSW Health Infrastructure will soon commence early works at the hospital ahead of major construction later this year.

The infrastructure projects will include:

Securing Mona Vale Hospital's Long-Term Future

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced the next stage in the transformation of Mona Vale Hospital to ensure it continues to provide high-quality health services into the future.

More than 20 health care providers have responded to a Registration of Interest (ROI) process for additional health services to be co-located at Mona Vale Hospital.

These additional services would be provided alongside a range of existing and new health services including 24/7 Urgent Care, medical imaging, pathology, pharmacy, inpatient rehabilitation and assessment, inpatient geriatric evaluation and management, inpatient palliative care and a diversity of community health services.

Special Ferry Arrangements For Offshore Residents

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced that special ferry arrangements have been secured for Pittwater’s offshore residents once paper-based Pensioner Excursion Tickets are phased out early next year.

The NSW Government has confirmed that eligible offshore residents who are registered with the Church Point or Palm Beach Ferry Service will be able to use a Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal Card to travel to and from their homes, and right across Sydney’s public transport network, for a maximum charge of $2.50 per day.

Although Pittwater’s private ferry services are not part of the Opal Network, special arrangements have been negotiated to ensure eligible offshore residents are not disadvantaged once paper tickets cease to be available in January 2016.

New Direct Public Transport Service Linking Pittwater and Northern Beaches Hospital

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced Transport for NSW is preparing for the introduction of a new bus service from Mona Vale to Northern Beaches Hospital that will use Wakehurst Parkway as a public transport route for the first time.

The hourly service will operate 7 days a week from Mona Vale to Narrabeen before continuing via Wakehurst Parkway to Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest.

“This additional service will improve connectivity between our community and the major hospital at Frenchs Forest,” Rob Stokes said today.

Millions for Local School Improvements

Funding totalling $3.025 million has been allocated towards infrastructure projects at eight local schools, as part of the latest round of the NSW Government’s Metro Renewal Program.

The program is co-funding more than 200 projects at schools across Metropolitan NSW – including new toilet blocks, classrooms, playgrounds, staff rooms and outdoor learning spaces.

Funding for Mental Health Support Services

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced over $30,000 in NSW Government funds to support local mental health support services.

The funds are part of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program and include $20,350 for the Burdekin Association and $12,500 for Lifeline Northern Beaches.

Pittwater’s On-Demand Transport Trial Underway

The NSW Government’s innovative on-demand transport trial is now underway in Pittwater.

The trial, known as Keoride, is being administered by Transport for NSW and allows customers to use a website, phone number or app to book a vehicle that will arrive at their home, or convenient pick up location, and transfer them to the nearest B-Line bus stop.