Aug 2, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says five new overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway east over five years is a good start, but more safety upgrades will be required. Mr Chester this week drove the length of the Princes Highway through his Gippsland...
Jul 24, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Infrastructure, Latest News
Cann River is set to become a critical tourism hub and road safety feature, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said a $2.66 million upgrade of a major junction of roads and streetscapes at Cann River was almost completed and would encourage more...
Jul 23, 2018 | Latest News
A new $1.9 million two-lane concrete bridge over the Buchan River on Buchan-Orbost Road has been officially opened today (Monday July 23). The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured Federal Government funding for the new bridge under round three of the...
Jul 17, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
A new bridge linking Bairnsdale’s industrial area and the East Gippsland Livestock Exchange is starting to take shape. The $2.5 million project is being undertaken by local firm Tambo Constructions and will see Giles Street extended from Dalmahoy Street to Bosworth...
Jul 12, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Work on a new roundabout and improved streetscape in Rosedale is nearing completion with safety and economic benefits predicted by local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester announced $1 million from the Federal Government when he was Minister for Infrastructure and...
