Pittwater Online News: On Saturday June 21 the Minns NSW and Albanese Australian Governments confirmed they have combined to provide matching funding worth a total of $500 million to kickstart the long-awaited congestion busting Mona Vale Road West project.
The NSW Government stated it is prioritising delivering essential services that people rely on, including key road infrastructure, that will set NSW up for long-term prosperity.
''This is about building a better NSW through better economic management, all without privatisation.''
The NSW State Budget commits $250 million for the project, matching an Australian Government commitment of $250 million on 22 March by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Catherine King....
Ms Scruby campaigned on securing funding to finish the road.
“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.
Ms Scruby said she would now turn her focus to delivery: “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 MV 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.” she said.