Northern Beaches Advocate: Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby has claimed a major win with a $250m commitment for the Mona Vale Road West upgrade.
The NSW Government announced today (Saturday, 21 June) $250m in funding for the upgrade of Mona Vale Road West will be included in the 2025-26 NSW Budget to be handed down next Tuesday (24 June). The money matches a commitment secured by Ms Scruby’s federal colleague Mackellar MP Dr Sophie Scamps just prior to the Federal Election...
Ms Scruby welcomed the funding announcement and said it demonstrated the power of Independents to deliver for the community.
“When I make a promise, I don’t stop until I deliver. Getting this funding and green light, demonstrates the power of Independents, who deliver for their communities. Since being elected I’ve advocated continually for the NSW Government to fund this critical road, and I thank the government for recognising its importance.
“Finishing the upgrade is an issue that unites our community — it’s a safety risk, traffic bottleneck and a major route to the CBD and hospital, as well as a bushfire escape route.
“The last election became a referendum on who could be most effective in getting back the funding for Mona Vale Road. I am grateful the community trusted me to put forward strong advocacy, and I am happy that I’ve been able to secure it in the first Budget since being elected.
“This is a huge win for Pittwater — achieved by applying consistent, evidence-based pressure on the government. I have relentlessly represented the community’s calls for this road to be finished — from my very first meeting with the Minister for Roads, along with Dr Scamps and Michael Regan NSW MP, to referring to myself as the Member for Mona Vale Road in my inaugural speech and lobbying ever since.
“This 4-lane road was promised by then Premier and Member for Pittwater Robert Askin in 1966 and I’m determined to make sure it’s delivered. I’ll be holding the government to account to make sure this funding turns into real progress on the ground — people want to see action.
“There is a common myth that the Mona Vale Road West upgrade was ‘shovel ready’ or half built. It’s not. There are approvals and pre-construction work that will take time, but people can trust I’ll continue my lobbying to keep things on track.
“Finishing it is not just about convenience — it’s about safety, resilience and connectivity,” said Ms Scruby.