Jul 24, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has warned the Federal Government that lives could be lost on local roads while it wastes time with a review of infrastructure spending. Mr Chester has made a formal submission to the 90-day independent Strategic Review of...
Jun 26, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Community infrastructure projects that received funding from the previous Federal Government are in danger of being cut, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester has repeatedly criticised Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine...
Jun 5, 2023 | Latest News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says more than $20 million worth of road safety projects in East Gippsland could be cut under the so-called infrastructure review announced by the Federal Government. Mr Chester said regional road safety, transport infrastructure,...
Jun 9, 2022 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has written to the State and Federal Goverments about the urgent need for upgrades along the Great Alpine Road. Mr Chester, who has been very vocal about the poor road condition, said he was becoming increasingly concerned after driving the...
Aug 13, 2021 | Latest News
Major works to upgrade safety and improve driving conditions on Bengworden Road will be delivered with a boost in Federal Government funding. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said $5.04 million would be spent to improve safety measures along the road. “The works...
