Apr 17, 2025 | Latest News
The Lakes Entrance fishing industry is set to receive a major boost if the Coalition wins the federal election, thanks to a $3 million grant to redevelop the fishermen’s co-operative on Bullock Island. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the co-op needs...
Mar 17, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Construction to improve amenities on Bullock Island in Lakes Entrance is underway according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester said he secured $5 million from the previous Federal Government to get work underway with East Gippsland Shire Council and the...
Dec 16, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) said the new and improved Bullock Island bridge will open in time for Christmas. Mr Chester said the recent inclement weather had meant a delay in work but the wider and safer bridge would open very soon. “The...
Aug 11, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The new Bullock Island bridge and associated works are starting to take shape, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester said the project would provide a critical link between the island’s commercial fishing, education precinct, Gippsland Ports,...
Mar 7, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says work to replace the Bullock Island bridge is progressing well and was part of a major redevelopment of facilities. The Federal Government has provided $5 million for the bridge replacement and associated road...
