Aug 2, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says five new overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway east over five years is a good start, but more safety upgrades will be required. Mr Chester this week drove the length of the Princes Highway through his Gippsland...
Jul 24, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Infrastructure, Latest News
Cann River is set to become a critical tourism hub and road safety feature, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said a $2.66 million upgrade of a major junction of roads and streetscapes at Cann River was almost completed and would encourage more...
Jul 17, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
A new bridge linking Bairnsdale’s industrial area and the East Gippsland Livestock Exchange is starting to take shape. The $2.5 million project is being undertaken by local firm Tambo Constructions and will see Giles Street extended from Dalmahoy Street to Bosworth...
Jul 12, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Work on a new roundabout and improved streetscape in Rosedale is nearing completion with safety and economic benefits predicted by local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester announced $1 million from the Federal Government when he was Minister for Infrastructure and...
Jul 2, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Roadworks to improve safety along Church Street, Lakes Entrance are now complete following a $330,000 upgrade funded under the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Keith Pitt said the works were a great...
Jun 28, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Road safety is close to the heart of Gippsland MP Darren Chester. The Nationals Member for Gippsland has secured record roads funding to improve safety for locals, visitors and heavy vehicle users. Next on the hit list is the section of the Princes Highway between...
