Dec 16, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging local councils and community organisations to prepare their applications for the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Mr Chester welcomed the release of the guidelines for round five and...
Dec 7, 2020 | Gippsland Rail, Infrastructure, Latest News
Trains will today travel over the new $87 million rail bridge across the Avon River at Stratford for the first time following a 10-day construction blitz to fast-track its completion. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the milestone was one for all...
Dec 4, 2020 | Communications, Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Nine mobile phone towers across Gippsland will be upgraded so they will still work if there is a blackout during or after a natural disaster. Local MP Darren Chester said the Telstra would extend the life of back-up batteries at the mobile phone towers to provide a...
Nov 24, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
There is an exciting buzz around the Heyfield community this week, with the beginning of works on the town’s new pump track. The pump track is the second stage of the Heyfield Youth Play Precinct, which has already seen the completion of the town’s new and improved...
Nov 13, 2020 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A dangerous road will receive much needed safety upgrades, thanks to the Federal Government. Local MP Darren Chester said the Boolarra-Mirboo North Road would be upgraded through the Federal Government’s 2020-21 Black Spot Program to improve safety for road users....
Nov 11, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the full duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale will save lives, create jobs, and deliver bring long-term productivity benefits for Gippsland’s economy. Mr Chester said construction work on the...
