May 4, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Heyfield wetlands volunteers are continuing to transform the popular nature reserve with upgraded trails, revegetation and a new viewing platform. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) met with volunteer Barry Donahoe who provided a guided tour of the...
Apr 14, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Work to construct an all-abilities boardwalk and shared pathway around the shores of Cunninghame Arm in Lakes Entrance will start this year thanks to $5.8 million in Federal Government funding. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured additional funding for...
Apr 14, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The Buchan Recreation Reserve will receive a $4.2 million facelift after an additional $3 million in bushfire recovery funding was secured this week. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) said he had been advised by Bushfire Recovery Victoria that an...
Apr 11, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
One of Lakes Entrance’s busiest roads will receive a $6.5 million facelift thanks to a Federal Government grant. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured the funding on behalf of East Gippsland Shire Council, which will manage the project. “With the major...
Apr 1, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Three Gippsland councils will share in $7.7 million in additional Federal Government funding to undertake local priority projects. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Government is supporting Australia’s economic recovery by funding local initiative...
Mar 31, 2022 | #myvalley, Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Work to upgrade Downies Bridge in Traralgon South is well underway. Local MP Darren Chester said the replacement of the timber bridge was funded through the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. “The timber bridge was no longer fit for purpose and needed to be...
