Independent MP Jacqui Scruby has delivered on a key election promise, with the NSW Government confirming that $250 million in funding has been allocated for Mona Vale Road West Upgrade in the 2025/6 NSW Budget and giving a green light to the project.
The $250 million commitment from the NSW Government is in addition to the $250 million in Federal Government funding secured by Mackellar MP Dr Sophie Scamps earlier this year, bringing the total funding for the project to $500 million.
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.
“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,” Ms Scruby said.
“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.”
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.
“Finishing it is not just about convenience - it’s about safety, resilience and connectivity,” she said.
Background:
The project involves upgrading 3.4 kilometres of Mona Vale Road from two lanes to four lanes between McCarrs Creek Road, Terrey Hills and Powder Works Road, Ingleside.
Planning and assessment will take about 2.5 years, with construction to begin in 2028 and run for at least two years. Property acquisition starts early next year, with details to come.
Key features of the Mona Vale Road West upgrade include:
- A new traffic signal intersection with Kimbriki Road
- Relocating the intersection with Tumburra Street
- Closing the existing intersection with Addison Road to general traffic
- Constructing a new local road connection between Bungendore Street and Powder Works Road
- A shared use path between McCarrs Creek Road and Addison Road for cyclists and pedestrians
- Upgraded street lighting and landscaping
- A 40-metre fauna bridge over Mona Vale Road and two fauna underpasses to protect wildlife.