Roads
$3.2 million to repair key roads
“I’VE had strong feedback from locals who desperately want to see more money invested in our local roads,” said Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan this week, […]
Road users warned that wind turbines on way
THIS week the first of the giant turbine components destined for Bald Hills Wind Farm will be making their journey by road from the Port of Hastings to the site […]
South Gippsland road repairs progressing
MORE than $2.5 million from the Victorian Coalition Government’s recently announced $45 million roads repair and restore package has been allocated to repair damaged roads in South Gippsland, according to […]
Shire takes proactive approach to road repair – at a cost
ADDITIONAL annual funding of $1 million will be required for South Gippsland Shire Council to continue to take a proactive approach to maintaining its roads, eliminating risks before they present. […]
“We are over potholes and patchworks!”
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Extra funding for our roads
MINISTER for Roads Terry Mulder this week announced a $45 million repair and restore package to address the poor condition of some of Victoria’s roads due to ongoing wet weather […]
Top news for Toora
IT IS, finally, official. The former milk factory in Toora has a new lease of life, with its sale to Funton Holdings (FH), which has grand plans to set up […]
Upgrade for black spot intersection
THE intersection of the South Gippsland Highway and the road into Foster (Toora Road) is to be upgraded in a bid to make it safer for drivers. Deputy Premier and […]
Lucky escape
IT was a very lucky escape indeed for a South Gippsland mother and son, when an attempt to avoid a wombat eventuated in their car careening down an embankment – […]
Dollar residents demand road repairs
DOLLAR residents have served notice on the local council that they will not stop agitating until the local roads are repaired to their satisfaction. Graeme Dyke, President of the Dollar […]
Council changes direction on roads
A BOLD new direction for the management of shire roads is anticipated in a budget proposal to come before next week’s meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council. Council plans to […]
Another accident at Foster’s Black Spot intersection
A TWO vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Foster Road and the South Gippsland Highway, Foster on Sunday June 10 at approximately 3.30pm. A white Holden ute turning from […]
Residents rejoice over dollars for Dollar Road
RESIDENTS of the hilltop district of Dollar turned out in force to a public presentation session at South Gippsland Shire Council chambers last Wednesday to make their views known to […]
Federal government promises better roadside facilities
THE 2012/13 Federal Budget includes extra funding to continue the rollout of new, modern rest stops and other roadside facilities for a further seven years until 2019. “We’re adding to […]
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