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New Palliative Care Unit at Mona Vale Hospital

Friday, 16 March 2018

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes has announced plans for Mona Vale Hospital’s dedicated inpatient palliative care unit.

The new unit will be part of a new inpatient building to be constructed on the far-eastern side of the hospital’s campus.

“This is an ideal location for an increasingly important service that’s never been available in this way on the northern beaches,” Rob Stokes said.

“The new unit will take advantage of the coastal surrounds and planners will carefully incorporate this into the detailed design.

Plans Accelerate for Mona Vale Road East Upgrade

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced the NSW Roads and Maritime Services is progressing plans for the upgrade of Mona Vale Road East, between Ingleside and Mona Vale, with tenders for the project now invited.

The NSW Government is funding this essential project to improve safety and traffic flow for the thousands of motorists who use Mona Vale Road daily.

“This is a key milestone in this vital project,” Rob Stokes said today.

Funds Available to Support Active Kids

Friday, 16 February 2018

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes is reminding parents to take advantage of the NSW Government’s Active Kids rebate when registering their children for sport programs this year.

The NSW Government will contribute $100 for every school-aged child towards the cost of sports registration or fees for physical activities such as swimming, dance and athletics.

Over $200 million has been allocated towards the scheme over the next four years.

Narrabeen Lagoon Boating Infrastructure

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced $45,000 to assist with watercraft storage around Narrabeen Lagoon.

The funding is part of the NSW Government’s Boating Now Program which provides financial support to councils to introduce boating infrastructure initiatives.

Northern Beaches Council has been allocated $30,000 to introduce additional storage facilities for dinghies and kayaks around the foreshore. A further $15,000 will assist Council with the construction of a storage shed for larger dragon boats and outrigger canoes at Jamieson Park.