Jul 28, 2025 | Latest News
Almost five years since funding was announced for traffic lights at a busy Lakes Entrance intersection, there’s been no action on the ground to improve safety, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). The Member for Gippsland secured $4 million for the Eastern...
Jul 21, 2025 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News, Local Issues
State and Federal Transport Ministers who have repeatedly ignored urgent requests to fix a dangerous section of the Princes Highway near Lakes Entrance have ‘blood on their hands’, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said he had warned...
Jan 9, 2025 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News, Local Issues
Gippsland motorists are being short-changed by the Albanese Government’s decision to cease funding regional road projects on an 80-20 basis, according to Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said it was ‘hypocritical and offensive’ for the Labor Party to put in place...
Jan 6, 2025 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News, News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on the Federal Government to commit funding for an important road safety project that was half-funded in last year’s State Budget. Mr Chester said the plan to upgrade the Sale alternative route, including a new roundabout...
Aug 19, 2024 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Marine Parade redevelopment in Lakes Entrance has been short-changed by $5.3 million by the Albanese Government. Minor work on improved parking and road alignment is underway, but the full safety upgrade will not...
