Oct 14, 2024 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Extreme environmental laws are hampering Gippsland infrastructure projects, risking lives and adding to the cost of living, according to local MP Darren Chester. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester blamed the excessive restrictions on clearing native vegetation...
Jan 16, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged motorists to be alert to changing conditions on the Princes Highway as new sections of the duplication project between Traralgon and Sale are completed. Mr Chester said new sections of highway at Flynn and Kilmany...
May 11, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the Princes Highway duplication project has reached a major milestone with traffic switched to the new section at Flynn. The $250 million final three stages of the project is 80% funded by the Federal...
Mar 31, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the Federal Government will fund $182 million worth of road and rail work in the region during the 2022-23 financial year. The Federal Budget detailed the funds that will actually flow into Gippsland over the...
Jul 7, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has reminded local motorists to allow extra travel time and be alert to changed road conditions on the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale. A number of traffic changes have been implemented along the highway in the...
