Sep 14, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
The multi-million dollar upgrade of The Esplanade in Lakes Entrance is continuing with the latest section of footpath being installed. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured funding for the work in 2016 and says the transformation will save lives, improve...
Aug 25, 2021 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A popular Traralgon road will receive safety upgrades, thanks to the Federal Government. Local MP Darren Chester said Airfield Road in Traralgon would be upgraded through the Federal Government’s 2021-22 Black Spot Program to improve safety for road users. “Airfield...
May 20, 2021 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
More than $16 million has been allocated towards upgrading four major Traralgon intersections to improve safety in Latrobe City. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the funding had been announced as part of the 2021-22 Budget. “This funding will add to...
Apr 28, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the state government to get work started on the final stages of the Traralgon-Sale, Princes Highway duplication as soon as possible. Mr Chester said Gippslanders were increasingly worried by the unexplained delays...
Feb 17, 2021 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Lives will be saved as some of Gippsland’s worst roads receive a $25 million funding boost, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the Federal Government was providing $20 million for the road safety program with the State Government contributing $5...
Dec 18, 2020 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Latrobe City is part way through a multi-million dollar works program that will help save lives on local roads. The municipality will receive around $2.5 million this financial year through the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program to fund the works. Local MP...
