Oct 15, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is backing a $1 million upgrade of Gippsland Plains Rail Trail to create tourism jobs and safe exercise opportunities for local residents. Mr Chester is urging all levels of government to work with the community to...
Oct 4, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Public consultation has begun in preparation for the new $95 million rail bridge to be built over the Avon River at Stratford. Train travellers and the broader public are invited to provide their views on planning and environmental issues related to construction of...
Sep 18, 2018 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is working with the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Committee to secure funding for improvements to the rail trail between Traralgon and Stratford. Mr Chester said the rail trail boasted train access at both Traralgon and...
Aug 16, 2018 | Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The Avon River rail bridge is part of a $530 million Gippsland Rail Line upgrade announced by Mr Chester when he was Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Mr Chester was able to secure the funding as part of an historic announcement, being the first time the...
Jul 30, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is seeking Federal Government funding avenues for improvements to a popular rail trail between Traralgon and Stratford. Mr Chester this week met with Chair of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Committee of Management...
