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Funds for Scotland Island Wharf Upgrades

Monday, 22 January 2018

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes has announced almost $1 million for wharf upgrades on Scotland Island.

The funding is part of the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program which assists local councils with the delivery of essential boating infrastructure.

Northern Beaches Council has been allocated $641,000 to support improvements to Carols Wharf and $351,000 to upgrade Bell Wharf on Scotland Island.

Both wharves will be extended to accommodate additional capacity and improvements will be introduced to enhance safety and disability access.

New Shared Path to Link Avalon Beach, Bilgola Beach and Newport

Thursday, 21 December 2017

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced almost $3 million in NSW Government funding for a shared walking and cycling pathway to better link Avalon Beach, Bilgola Beach and Newport.

Northern Beaches Council will manage the construction of the new shared path which will become a key component of the Northern Beaches Coastal Walkway and Cycleway.

The new path will include an off-road boardwalk section along the Bilgola Bends between Newport Beach and The Serpentine to safely allow cyclists and walkers to travel along this area separated from vehicles.

Funding for Mental Health Support Services

Thursday, 21 December 2017

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.

Extra Funding for Church Point Community Infrastructure

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced NSW Government funding to construct a new community walkway linking Bayview Heights to Church Point.

The $130,000 project has been funded under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program and will provide a formal connection between Captain Hunter Road at Bayview Heights and Quarter Sessions Road at Church Point.