Jan 23, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says upgrading Bairnsdale Airport remains a high priority after securing $1.5 million from the Regional Airports Program. The funding will improve facilities for patient transfers and emergency medical activities at the...
Jan 24, 2022 | Latest News
The guidelines for round nine of the Federal Government’s Remote Airstrip Upgrade program have now been released. Local MP Darren Chester said the early release of the guidelines was an opportunity for interested organisations to begin preparing an application. “I...
Aug 6, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Yarram Airport will be upgraded thanks to a $300,000 funding boost under Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Regional Airports Program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the project would involve the installation of security and animal proof fencing to...
Nov 10, 2020 | Latest News
Operators of regional airports and aerodromes now have a chance to secure government funding to boost accessibility and safety at their facilities. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced the second round of the Regional Airports Program is now...
Oct 12, 2020 | Latest News
Owners and operators of aerodromes and airstrips in far east Gippsland can now apply for government funding up to $500,000 to undertake important upgrades to maintain safety and accessibility. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging eligible owners...
