Jun 5, 2023 | Latest News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says more than $20 million worth of road safety projects in East Gippsland could be cut under the so-called infrastructure review announced by the Federal Government. Mr Chester said regional road safety, transport infrastructure,...
Feb 16, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he is looking forward to more community projects being completed with an additional $7.8 million for local councils. The allocation of funding under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program...
Jan 30, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The WORLD precinct redevelopment in Bairnsdale is making great progress with contractors taking advantage of the fine weather, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester secured $5 million from the previous Federal Government to get the project in...
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...
Oct 17, 2022 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the confirmation of projects for round two of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). Mr Chester said it was a win for common sense and regional communities despite the new Government taking five months to...