Feb 17, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
East Gippsland Rail Trail will be further upgraded with funding from the final round of the black summer bushfires Local Economic Recovery Program. Local MP Darren Chester said $1.3 million of funding would complement upgrades works already completed and underway on...
Feb 10, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is optimistic the Krauatungalung Walk project can start this year after securing a commitment from the Federal Government for $3.6 million. “I met with the Minister for Infrastructure this week and she confirmed the funding...
Feb 6, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Mathison Park in Churchill is more accessible with the upgrade of one of the boardwalks along the walking path. Local MP Darren Chester said the $90,000 project was stage one of boardwalk renewals for the park. “Mathison Park is a beautiful green space for locals and...
Nov 8, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a $5.8 million boardwalk project in Lakes Entrance needs to be fast-tracked after years of community planning and consultation. Mr Chester said work to construct an all-abilities boardwalk and shared pathway around the...
Aug 16, 2022 | Latest News
More volunteers and runners are welcome to join Lakes Entrance parkrun. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is pictured with parkrun volunteer Joyce Timmins ahead of Saturday’s run in heavy rain. The Lakes Entrance parkrun is a free community event held every...