2.6xNorth East Link's cost now, compared with the $10bn it was unveiled at in 2016WasteNorth East Link was sold as a $10 billion road. It now costs $26 billionMelbourne's North East Link was unveiled at $10bn in 2016. It's now $26.1bn, Victoria's most expensive road. The Treasurer said 60% of the rise was the government's own choices.Aussie Outrage · 25 October 2026 · 4 min read