Wakehurst’s new Independent, Michael Regan MP

The 58th NSW Parliament officially started sitting in May and Wakehurst’s new Independent, Michael Regan MP, has been busy tackling the issues you said were the top concerns for the Wakehurst community. 

*Head here to relive Michael’s goals back in March when running to win the seat.

I’ve met several times with new Transport Minister Jo Haylen. The Minister has heard our community’s concerns over the lack of bus services and disruptions to our B-Line service. Those who missed the opportunity to have their voice heard at the Bus Passenger Forum at Dee Why RSL, please contact my office for details about making submissions, surveys, online sessions and pop-up stalls to have your voice heard.

I have met with the new Planning Minister Paul Scully and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe to emphasise our community’s opposition to the proposed housing development at Lizard Rock in Belrose and have spoken about Lizard Rock in Parliament.

I met with Natural Resources Minister Courtney Houssos to stress the community’s anxiety about PEP-11, and exploration and mining in general, off our beautiful coastline.

In very big news, the Roads Minister John Graham announced the Government will deliver $13 million in additional funding to Northern Beaches Council to complete flood mitigation works on the Wakehurst Parkway (that’s in addition to the $18 million already with Council). Even better is the government agreed to fund and deliver $75 million for safety upgrades promised by the previous government. I have worked hard with the current government and am grateful they have listened and acted on this now $106 million package. I also want to acknowledge the work of Dr Sophie Scamps for her role in securing this funding.

Mr Graham is also Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, and we have discussed supporting the emerging Brookvale Arts District.

Finally, it was an honour to have served our community as “Mayor of Awesome Town” for 15 years and I am delighted to have passed the baton to my good friend Sue Heins. 

*Keep up to date with all Wakehurst developments, initiatives, and updates by visiting Wakehurst’s new Independent, Michael Regan MP’s website here