Jun 9, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has written to the State and Federal Goverments about the urgent need for upgrades along the Great Alpine Road. Mr Chester, who has been very vocal about the poor road condition, said he was becoming increasingly concerned after driving the...
May 11, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the Princes Highway duplication project has reached a major milestone with traffic switched to the new section at Flynn. The $250 million final three stages of the project is 80% funded by the Federal...
May 9, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A $3.6 million upgrade to one of the worst sections of the Princes Highway will improve safety and resilience of the key transport link, according to Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester inspected progress on the Mt Drummer section of the...
May 6, 2022 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Further funding to reduce mobile phone blackspots and improve connectivity in East Gippsland will deliver long-term safety, social and economic benefits, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland has welcomed over $2 million of funding in...
May 4, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Heyfield wetlands volunteers are continuing to transform the popular nature reserve with upgraded trails, revegetation and a new viewing platform. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) met with volunteer Barry Donahoe who provided a guided tour of the...
May 4, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A failure to upgrade a busy intersection in Lakes Entrance is putting residents at risk of serious injuries, according to Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester has written to the State Government seeking an urgent explanation why work hasn’t started on the...
