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...
Oct 9, 2017 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Driving through Victoria’s Alpine region is about to become safer, thanks to a multi-million dollar program of road improvement works starting this month. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said work crews would...
Sep 1, 2017 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Communities along the Great Alpine Road are expected to receive a welcome boost from increased tourist traffic travelling the popular touring route. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said an upgrade of the road designed to boost safety would attract...
May 31, 2017 | Latest News
Gippslanders are being encouraged to have a say on proposed traffic and safety improvements along the Great Alpine Road – and they can have their opinion heard without leaving home. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging regular users of the...