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 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
More bridges in Gippsland will be eligible to be replaced as part of the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program (BRP). Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the program would allocate a further $10 million each year for the next four years to replace...
Mar 31, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the Federal Government will fund $182 million worth of road and rail work in the region during the 2022-23 financial year. The Federal Budget detailed the funds that will actually flow into Gippsland over the...
Feb 15, 2022 | #myvalley, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A busy Traralgon intersection has been redeveloped to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists. Local MP Darren Chester said the intersection of Tyers Road, Scrubby Lane and Cross’s Road now included turning lanes and visible road markings for drivers. “Ensuring...
Dec 22, 2021 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Works to revitalise and improve safety within the Lakes Entrance town centre have been completed as the popular East Gippsland destination prepares to welcome thousands of summer tourists. The suite of upgrades improve access and make it safer for pedestrians,...
