Feb 3, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of $2.6 million for the Great Alpine Road but said it isn’t enough. Mr Chester said that while the funding would completely rebuild one of the worst sections of the Great...
Jun 9, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has written to the State and Federal Goverments about the urgent need for upgrades along the Great Alpine Road. Mr Chester, who has been very vocal about the poor road condition, said he was becoming increasingly concerned after driving the...
Apr 26, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a multi-year program of upgrades is needed to improve safety on one of Gippsland’s most important arterial roads. Mr Chester has called on the Federal and State Governments to list the Great Alpine Road as a ‘Road of...
Feb 17, 2021 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Lives will be saved as some of Gippsland’s worst roads receive a $25 million funding boost, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the Federal Government was providing $20 million for the road safety program with the State Government contributing $5...
Dec 5, 2019 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A $10 million project to improve safety and accessibility along the Great Alpine Road between Bruthen and Cobungra is nearly finished, little more than two years since funding was announced. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said work on the project began at...
