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...
Oct 17, 2018 | East Sale RAAF Base, Infrastructure, Latest News
The new look Pilatus PC-21 aircraft used by the Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team, the Roulettes, has been unveiled today in Canberra. The Nationals Member for Gippsland and Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said the Air Force had...
Oct 15, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is backing a $1 million upgrade of Gippsland Plains Rail Trail to create tourism jobs and safe exercise opportunities for local residents. Mr Chester is urging all levels of government to work with the community to...
Oct 12, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Latest News
Latrobe Creative Precinct has taken a step forward, with Becon Constructions chosen as the preferred builder for the Latrobe Creative Precinct. The company has been appointed under an Early Contractor Involvement process. Becon Constructions will work with Latrobe...
Oct 11, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Latest News
Works have commenced on a multi-million redevelopment of the Morwell Central Business District (CBD) to bring more people into the town and support small business owners. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Federal Government was contributing...
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...