Dec 6, 2024 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
The State and Federal Governments have been warned that a failure to maintain the arterial road network across East Gippsland is putting lives at risk. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the poor condition of major roads is adding to the risk of...
Nov 28, 2024 | Latest News
Major new funding is required for the next stage of upgrades to the Princes Highway after the completion of the duplication between Traralgon and Sale, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said his focus had now switched to the...
Nov 26, 2024 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
Victorians are driving on Third World roads, thanks to second-rate Labor governments. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and as we approach the busy Christmas season, I urge all road users to consider their responsibilities and their own behaviour. In the...
Nov 11, 2024 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has cast doubts on a $10 million project to upgrade the Mallacoota-Genoa Rd, which has been delayed for more than three years. Mr Chester secured the money from the previous Government in May 2021 but has slammed the lack of...