May 4, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A failure to upgrade a busy intersection in Lakes Entrance is putting residents at risk of serious injuries, according to Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester has written to the State Government seeking an urgent explanation why work hasn’t started on the...
Apr 26, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says he has been assured that work to complete the sealing of the Bonang Road will be completed within 12 months. Mr Chester secured $9 million for the sealing of the final 12 kilometres of the road to improve...
Apr 11, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
One of Lakes Entrance’s busiest roads will receive a $6.5 million facelift thanks to a Federal Government grant. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured the funding on behalf of East Gippsland Shire Council, which will manage the project. “With the major...
Dec 22, 2021 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Works to revitalise and improve safety within the Lakes Entrance town centre have been completed as the popular East Gippsland destination prepares to welcome thousands of summer tourists. The suite of upgrades improve access and make it safer for pedestrians,...
Dec 17, 2021 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester has expressed his frustration at the lack of progress on priority road projects in East Gippsland. Mr Chester has written to State Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll asking for an update on when work will start on projects that have...
