Mar 17, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester (pictured) visited the new Eagle Point Foreshore Hub which is rapidly taking shape. Mr Chester said once completed the hub will transform the experience for locals and visitors. “East Gippsland Shire Council is giving the old picnic area a...
Mar 17, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Construction to improve amenities on Bullock Island in Lakes Entrance is underway according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester said he secured $5 million from the previous Federal Government to get work underway with East Gippsland Shire Council and the...
Mar 16, 2023 | Latest News, Supporting Regional Students
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester celebrated the opening of the new Arts and Design Centre at Gippsland Grammar in Sale this week. Mr Chester said the project supported local jobs with Bairnsdale based Brookers Builders undertaking the construction. “This...
Mar 10, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The creation of an iconic piece of public artwork for the Krauatungalung Walk in Lakes Entrance is taking shape in a Gippsland artist workshop. Briagolong’s Deb Milligan and Colin Little are bringing to life a seat which features the local Indigenous creation story of...
Mar 3, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) is predicting a new boom for Omeo with the creation of a multi-million dollar network of mountain bike trails. “For the high country towns which boomed in the gold rush, the ‘Lycra rush’ should be a boost for...
Mar 3, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says preliminary work to seal the remaining section of the Bonang Road is well advanced after wet weather delays in 2022. Mr Chester secured $9 million from the previous Federal Government for the sealing of the...
