May 9, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A $3.6 million upgrade to one of the worst sections of the Princes Highway will improve safety and resilience of the key transport link, according to Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester inspected progress on the Mt Drummer section of the...
Feb 8, 2022 | Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester is calling on the State Government to fix pedestrian access alongside the Princes Highway in Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester said the narrow path from Kalimna to Lakes Entrance had received patch up jobs but was now in terrible condition. “The...
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...
Jan 7, 2021 | Latest News
The Australian Government has today announced 12 projects totalling over $40 million to upgrade the Princes Highway East in Gippsland. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the projects would...
Jul 20, 2020 | Latest News
Motorists are now enjoying a new overtaking lane on the Princes Highway east of Genoa. The new west-bound lane is an important component of the $50 million package of major upgrades along the Princes Highway from Bairnsdale to the New South Wales border. Federal...
