Rob STOKES REPRESENTING PITTWATER IN PARLIAMENT
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Rob STOKES
REPRESENTING PITTWATER
IN PARLIAMENT
New ambulance station MAY 2021
‘Community’ is a word that best
describes the recent Christmas and
New Year period.
Thousands of locals – more than
half the northern beaches – stepped
forward for COVID-19 testing to
help protect others. Thousands were
also unable to see their families over
Christmas for the first time ever.
This historic community effort will
forever be etched in our memories.
Work has been completed on the hospitals – Mona Vale Hospital, Northern
Dine & Discover vouchers, cash
construction of a new ambulance Beaches Hospital, and Royal North Shore
station at Mona Vale Hospital. Hospital.
grants, and a world sporting event
The modern ambulance base will Commissioning of the new station are part of a local support package
provide greatly improved amenities and is currently underway by the NSW aimed at assisting our small
work spaces for local paramedics, and Ambulance Service. businesses.
help support the connections between Picture: Mona Vale Hospital’s new 8-bay Winter is typically a quieter trading
our community and our networked ambulance station
period – so during this beautiful
time of year I encourage you to
Terrey Hills Kindy upgrade explore Pittwater’s villages and
#buyonthebeaches.
As vaccinations gain momentum,
please remain vigilant and
remember the simple hygiene
messages to help keep each other
safe. Infection rates continue to
be high across the world.
A special thank you to our local
volunteers and emergency workers
who recently provided assistance
to flood affected areas of NSW.
We are very fortunate to live
in such a compassionate and
Extensive playground improvements more enjoyable learning space. supportive community.
are being introduced at Terrey Hills The kindergarten is strongly
Warm wishes,
Community Kindergarten. supported by local families and this
The NSW Government has provided upgrade will help ensure it continues to
financial support for the initiative, which provide high-quality care and learning
is enabling the outdoor playground area opportunities into the future.
to be transformed into a modern and Picture: Storytime at Terrey Hills Kindy
REPRESENTING • PALM BEACH • WHALE BEACH • AVALON BEACH • CLAREVILLE • BILGOLA BEACH • BILGOLA PLATEAU
• NEWPORT • MONA VALE • WARRIEWOOD • NARRABEEN • ELANORA HEIGHTS • BAYVIEW • CHURCH POINT
PITTWATER OFFSHORE COMMUNITIES • INGLESIDE • TERREY HILLS • COTTAGE POINT • DUFFYS FOREST
Rob STOKES – Member for Pittwater
Wakehurst Parkway flood mitigation
Comprehensive plans to address
flooding along Wakehurst Parkway
are now on exhibition.
The NSW Government has allocated
more than $18 million for the key project,
as part of a joint partnership with
Northern Beaches Council.
The exhibited plans include a series of
environmentally engineered measures
for Middle Creek, which runs alongside
the road corridor, to better enable water
to disperse during heavy rain events.
Following the exhibition, and the
consideration of feedback by Northern
Beaches Council, the project can then
proceed to tender.
Picture: Funding has been secured to address Wakehurst Parkway flooding
Dine & Discover
Hundreds of local businesses are participating in the
NSW Government’s Dine & Discover initiative.
The stimulus program was fast-tracked to the northern
beaches in response to the Christmas lockdown, and is
designed to support impacted sectors and boost consumer
activity.
All adults are eligible for four $25 vouchers – two for food
service venues and two for entertainment and recreation.
Vouchers are valid until 30 June and can be applied for
on the Service NSW website, by phoning 13 77 88 or by
visiting Service NSW at Warriewood Square.
Picture: Launch of Dine & Discover at Beco@Chelsea,
Avalon Beach
Global attention on North Narrabeen
The world surfing tour returned to
North Narrabeen for the first time
in more than 20 years and helped
provide a vital boost to our local
economy.
The Narrabeen Classic saw the
world’s best surfers compete at the
renowned surf break – with the event
drawing thousands of spectators and
the coverage broadcast globally.
In close partnership with
Northern Beaches Council, the NSW
Government was able to secure the
major event from Queensland, as part
of a series of measures to support
Picture: Narrabeen Classic presentation ceremony local businesses.
REPRESENTING • PALM BEACH • WHALE BEACH • AVALON BEACH • CLAREVILLE • BILGOLA BEACH • BILGOLA PLATEAU
• NEWPORT • MONA VALE • WARRIEWOOD • NARRABEEN • ELANORA HEIGHTS • BAYVIEW • CHURCH POINT
PITTWATER OFFSHORE COMMUNITIES • INGLESIDE • TERREY HILLS • COTTAGE POINT • DUFFYS FOREST
Ingleside community precinct
Plans are being exhibited to help
guide the Ingleside community’s
long-term future.
The draft strategy sets out
prospective locations for future parks,
conservation areas, housing, roads
and community facilities.
The proposed maximum number of
prospective future homes in the
suburb has been reduced to 980, with
a rural village focus. This is dramatically
less than the 4,869 homes initially
forecast for the area under the
previous government.
Further information is available by
visiting www.planning.nsw.gov.au Picture: Long-term plans for the Ingleside community are on exhibition
Mona Vale Road upgrade
The Mona Vale Road East Upgrade
is advancing and the project has
reached a key construction milestone.
Remaining excavation works are
being completed and crews have
commenced the introduction of the
new eastbound road surface and
heavy vehicle arrester bed.
Foundation work is also being
finalised to support the vegetated
fauna bridge, which will be the first of
its type in Sydney.
Picture: Construction of the Mona Vale
Road upgrade and new fauna bridge
School infrastructure upgrades
The NSW Government is progressing
the upgrade of Mona Vale Public
School and a new community
performing arts centre for Mona Vale.
The generational upgrade of Mona
Vale Public School is a multimillion
dollar project that will include the
construction of new classrooms,
support facilities and a dedicated
performance building for the
Pittwater community to use.
Temporary classrooms have recently
been installed in preparation for the
works.
Picture: Artist’s impression of the Mona Vale Public School upgrade
Plans for upgrades to Narrabeen
North Public School and Narrabeen finalised, which will see the creation with enhanced links between the
Sports High School are also being of a modern education precinct, two schools.
REPRESENTING • PALM BEACH • WHALE BEACH • AVALON BEACH • CLAREVILLE • BILGOLA BEACH • BILGOLA PLATEAU
• NEWPORT • MONA VALE • WARRIEWOOD • NARRABEEN • ELANORA HEIGHTS • BAYVIEW • CHURCH POINT
PITTWATER OFFSHORE COMMUNITIES • INGLESIDE • TERREY HILLS • COTTAGE POINT • DUFFYS FOREST
All-abilities golf course upgrade
Palm Beach Golf Club has commenced
a major upgrade as part of its aim to
become a fully inclusive, all-abilities
golf course.
The NSW Government has provided
more than $800,000 to assist the club
with its objective of enabling those with
a disability, including wheelchair users, to
enjoy golf at this spectacular location.
The project includes various
modifications to support wheelchairs
and mobility devices, including hardier
turf around the greens, improved paths
and the installation of a lift in the
clubhouse.
Picture: Construction works underway at
Palm Beach Golf Club
Service NSW app tops 4 million downloads
More than 75% of NSW residents
have downloaded the Service NSW
app on their smartphone or tablet.
The success of the app follows the
launch of the Service NSW concept by
the NSW Government in 2013 to
provide access to all NSW Government
transactions in one location.
The app has been a key tool during
the State’s COVID-19 response –
particularly the venue and business
check-in feature.
Picture: The Service NSW app is
available free via the Apple App Store
and Google Play Store
NSW Government rejects PEP-11
The NSW Government has formally
lodged its opposition against the
controversial Petroleum Exploration
Permit (PEP-11) off the Sydney coast.
The permit area is situated in
Commonwealth waters and has been
strongly opposed by local community
groups, including the Surfrider
Foundation.
The matter now rests with the
Federal Government, and I support
the ongoing efforts of our Federal MP,
Jason Falinski, in conveying the
concerns and objections of our
Picture: The NSW Government is strongly opposed to oil and gas drilling off the Sydney coast community.
REPRESENTING • PALM BEACH • WHALE BEACH • AVALON BEACH • CLAREVILLE • BILGOLA BEACH • BILGOLA PLATEAU
• NEWPORT • MONA VALE • WARRIEWOOD • NARRABEEN • ELANORA HEIGHTS • BAYVIEW • CHURCH POINT
PITTWATER OFFSHORE COMMUNITIES • INGLESIDE • TERREY HILLS • COTTAGE POINT • DUFFYS FOREST
Rob STOKES – Member for Pittwater
New hospital building opened
Mona Vale Hospital’s latest $20
million infrastructure addition has
officially opened.
The new inpatient building
accommodates a dedicated palliative
care unit and a specialist geriatric
medical unit, and has further expanded
the range of medical services available
across the hospital campus.
The modern building joins other
major infrastructure projects introduced
in recent years, and further boosts the
number of medical and allied health
professionals on campus – including
doctors, nurses, physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, psychologists
pathologists, dentists, pharmacists and
Picture: Opening of Mona Vale Hospital’s newest inpatient building radiographers.
Mona Vale Hospital 24/7 treatment
Mona Vale Hospital’s Urgent Care
Centre has treated more than 48,000
patients since its launch, and building
and equipment upgrades are
continuing to be introduced.
The unit is overseen by an
experienced medical team and is
equipped with modern medical imagery
and diagnostic technology – including
x-ray, ultrasound and CT.
A pathology service also operates
within the unit, supporting patients
presenting for treatment as well as
those with a referral.
In emergency situations always
phone triple-0. Picture: Mona Vale Hospital’s recently upgraded CT scanner
Woman of the Year
Local wildlife rescuer Lynleigh
Greig has been recognised as the
2021 Pittwater Woman of the Year.
Lynleigh has volunteered countless
hours supporting injured and vulnerable
wildlife, including during the tragic
2019/20 NSW bushfires. Lynleigh has
also been instrumental in establishing
Sydney Wildlife Rescue’s mobile care
unit, to provide deployable treatment
in emergency situations.
There are few people with Lynleigh’s
knowledge of native wildlife, and her
fearless approach has assisted many
local residents who have discovered
snakes, lizards and other critters in
Picture: Rob Stokes with Lynleigh Greig their homes.
REPRESENTING • PALM BEACH • WHALE BEACH • AVALON BEACH • CLAREVILLE • BILGOLA BEACH • BILGOLA PLATEAU
• NEWPORT • MONA VALE • WARRIEWOOD • NARRABEEN • ELANORA HEIGHTS • BAYVIEW • CHURCH POINT
PITTWATER OFFSHORE COMMUNITIES • INGLESIDE • TERREY HILLS • COTTAGE POINT • DUFFYS FOREST
Rob STOKES – Member for Pittwater
CONTACT US Financial support for local businesses
Post: 1725 Pittwater Rd
Mona Vale NSW 2103
Tel: 02 9999 3599
Email: pittwater@
parliament.nsw.gov.au
Authorised by Rob Stokes MP,
1725 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale NSW
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May 2021.
Millions of dollars have been Further financial support up to $1,500
Printed on 100% recycled paper. allocated to support local businesses is also available to help offset the cost of
impacted during the Christmas government fees and charges, including
lockdown. tradesperson licences, liquor licences,
As part of a stimulus package food authority licenses, mooring fees,
New Marine aimed at easing financial pressure DA fees and vehicle registrations.
Rescue base and boosting economic activity, the More information is available at www.
NSW Government has made available service.nsw.gov.au
The NSW Government is cash grants up to $5,000 for eligible
partnering with Northern local businesses and not-for-profit Picture: Additional financial support is
Beaches Council to construct now available to local businesses
organisations.
a new Marine Rescue base at
Bayview.
Funding has been secured, and On-demand travel benefits
consultation and design works
are underway, for a modern
facility which will replace the
existing demountable-style
structures at Rowland Reserve.
The new base will support the
invaluable work undertaken by
local Marine Rescue volunteers
and complement the major
boating upgrades introduced at
Rowland Reserve in recent years.
Keoride is now permanently on-demand service to a bus service,
integrated into Pittwater’s public including the B-Line.
transport network and discounts Discounted fares are also available
have been introduced for those outside peak periods to help
travelling outside peak periods or encourage travel flexibility.
transferring to buses. Further information is available by
visiting www.keoride.com.au
With the arrival of the Opal Connect
payment platform, Keoride users can
Picture: Marine Rescue’s existing
base at Bayview will be upgraded now earn up to $2 in travel credit Picture: More than 500,000 Keoride trips
every time they transfer from the have been taken in Pittwater
Practise 1.5 Practise Get tested and
metres Check-in
good hand physical stay at home
to venues
hygiene distancing if you feel unwell
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