Jan 16, 2019 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal MP Darren Chester says Gippsland motorists are being neglected and insulted by Labor ministers who can’t be bothered responding to local media questions about the future of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale. As pressure mounts on the...
Dec 4, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
The Federal Government is providing almost $800,000 to replace three timber bridges in far East Gippsland. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the government had provided $790,000 under the Roads to Recovery program to construct a new concrete and...
Nov 16, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Two new pedestrian crossings in Lakes Entrance should be completed by the end of the year in time for the busy summer holiday period. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured funding of $5 million for improvements to The Esplanade as part of a $50 million...
Oct 12, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Too many people are killed and injured on Gippsland roads and local MP Darren Chester is encouraging all road users to take responsibility for their own safety. Mr Chester is supporting Rural Road Safety Week, a national campaign by the Australian Road Safety...
Sep 27, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal MP Darren Chester says the redeveloped Princes Highway east of Orbost was starting to take shape and would deliver long-term safety and economic benefits. Mr Chester drove the highway this week and said the improved shoulders, overtaking lanes and new...
Sep 24, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging people who use the Hyland Highway to learn more about the $10 million highway upgrade at a drop-in session next week in Gormandale. Mr Chester said the meeting, organised by the new division of VicRoads...
