Nov 17, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has claimed ‘a victory for common sense’ with the Commonwealth’s decision to honour existing road funding commitments worth $30 million across the electorate. Mr Chester said the outcomes of the Independent Strategic Review...
Mar 17, 2023 | Latest News
The easiest decision for the Treasurer as he prepares for his May budget should be to fully support a bid by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) to increase road funding for local councils by $300 million per year. Across Australia, the local road...
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...
May 9, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A $3.6 million upgrade to one of the worst sections of the Princes Highway will improve safety and resilience of the key transport link, according to Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester inspected progress on the Mt Drummer section of the...
Feb 15, 2022 | #myvalley, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A busy Traralgon intersection has been redeveloped to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists. Local MP Darren Chester said the intersection of Tyers Road, Scrubby Lane and Cross’s Road now included turning lanes and visible road markings for drivers. “Ensuring...
