May 18, 2018 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged rural local government leaders to be persistent in their efforts to secure funding for their communities. Mr Chester, who is the current Federal Minister for Veterans Affairs and the former Federal Minister...
May 18, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Tenders close this month for the construction of two key elements of the Rosedale Revitalisation project: a shared pathway between the town and Willow Park, and new amenities for travellers and campers. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the...
May 18, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal MP Darren Chester says lives will be saved and more jobs created thanks to the $50 million upgrade of the Princes Highway between Bairnsdale and the New South Wales border. Mr Chester drove the length of the highway this week and was impressed with progress on...
May 16, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A new $2.4 million reinforced concrete bridge on the Lindenow-Glenaladale Road has been officially opened by Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester joined current Lindenow Primary School students at the bridge opening this morning, which was also...
May 11, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Infrastructure projects that create jobs and new opportunities in Gippsland will benefit from a $200 million funding announcement by the Federal Government. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Federal Government had announced a further round of...
May 9, 2018 | Aged Care, Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
The Federal Budget has a continued focus on creating new jobs, investing in better infrastructure, delivering essential services and helping families with the cost of living, according to Gippsland MP Darren Chester. The budget includes increased funding for aged care...
