Mona Vale is getting some much-needed upgrades and developments for 2019 courtesy of the New South Wales government. In fact, work has started for some of these projects this March. Learn what these are in the rundown below.
Mona Vale Road
First on the list of development priorities is the $140-million Mona Vale Road upgrade which will become a four-lane thoroughfare. The roadwork will also include the construction of a concrete safety barrier between Manor Road and Daytime Street.
On the other hand, the roundabout at the Ponderosa Parade and Samuel Street intersection will also be replaced, while new traffic and pedestrian crossing lights will be installed. Bus stops at this intersection will be relocated at a new site further to the east.
Below is a video animation from the NSW Roads to give the public an idea of the Mona Vale Road improvements. The road work is expected to be completed in 2022, according to the Transport Roads & Maritime Services.
Mona Vale Hospital
About $60 million in government funds have been allocated towards the renovation of the Mona Vale Hospital on Coronation Street. Once completed, the new site will have a Support Services building with a helipad and a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit for 10 patients.
Additionally, the government has given $10 million more to the hospital improvements to benefit the hospital’s palliative care and geriatric units. The money will also be used to acquire a new ambulance facility for its Urgent Care Centre.
“This additional investment will ensure the design and fit out of the new inpatient unit will be of the highest standard and comfort,” MP for Pittwater Rob Stokes said in a statement.
“The NSW Government is committed to Mona Vale Hospital continuing to provide vital health services for local patients into the future – in close cooperation with the major Northern Beaches Hospital.”
Mona Vale SLSC
Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will get a new $6.7 million two-storey building upgrade, with $3.9 million coming from the NSW Government. The improvements will provide a gym, commercial cafes and restaurants, a club canteen, function rooms, members lounge, and public bathrooms.
Approval of the construction was given in February and it is expected to be completed by winter of 2020. About 1300 members, including nippers (children), regularly use the club and its facilities on Surfview Road.
The upgrade will provide for the demands of the club members for the next decade. The Mona Vale SLC is one of the biggest SLSC in the Northern Beaches.
Mona Vale Public School
Fifteen new air-conditioned classrooms will bring comfort to students of the Mona Vale Public School, thanks to $2.5 million funding from the Northern Beaches Council. This will replace the demountable classrooms currently in use. Also included in this development project is a new performance centre for various school activities for its theater and music classes or clubs.
“The school upgrade and new multi-purpose performance centre will have enormous benefits for our community,” Mr Stokes said.
