Feb 3, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging State and Federal Transport Ministers to act immediately to protect lives on a dangerous section of the Princes Highway in Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester said a failure to upgrade the Eastern Beach Road intersection...
Feb 3, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of $2.6 million for the Great Alpine Road but said it isn’t enough. Mr Chester said that while the funding would completely rebuild one of the worst sections of the Great...
Feb 3, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) has reminded motorists to be mindful of speed limits and road crews with work along the Sale alternative route. Mr Chester secured funding from the previous Federal Government for bridge strengthening works along...
Jan 23, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) has assured locals the $9 million of funding he secured to finish sealing the Bonang Road was still available for the much-needed works. Mr Chester said heavy rainfall at the end of 2022 had prevented the work to...
Jan 16, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged motorists to be alert to changing conditions on the Princes Highway as new sections of the duplication project between Traralgon and Sale are completed. Mr Chester said new sections of highway at Flynn and Kilmany...
Jun 29, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News, Uncategorized
The replacement of Downies Bridge in Traralgon South is now complete. Local MP Darren Chester said the new concrete bridge would ensure local residents and farmers could safely use the track and crossing. “The old timber bridge was no longer fit for purpose and needed...
