Jan 12, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging local councils and community organisations to now apply for the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Mr Chester said round five would support communities which had been affected by drought,...
Jan 7, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Nine community projects across East Gippsland will share in $2.4 million of funding to assist bushfire recovery efforts in the region under the Local Economic Recovery Program (LERP). Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the joint Federal-State Government...
Dec 23, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The Flynn Recreation Reserve is a hub of activity with the slab laid and the framework in place for the new Flynn Hall. Local MP Darren Chester visited the site to see the new frame and work taking place. “Work officially commenced at the site at the end of October...
Dec 21, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester says Omeo is on the cusp of becoming a must-visit destination for mountain bike enthusiasts. Speaking at the opening of the Omeo Pump and Skills Track at Livingstone Park, Mr Chester said the high country town had positioned itself perfectly to...
Dec 18, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Work will start in the new year to restore a grand lady of Yarram, the historic Regent Theatre. Wellington Shire Council is calling for tenders to restore the façade of the building, which dates back to 1930. Local MP Darren Chester said the Federal Government had...
Dec 16, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging local councils and community organisations to prepare their applications for the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Mr Chester welcomed the release of the guidelines for round five and...
