November 2020 - Project under planning stage; September 2019 - Three consortiums have been shortlisted to build North East Link's twin road tunnels; November 2018 - Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) published to deliver primary package worth between AUD7bn (USD5.1bn) and AUD9bn (USD6.5bn); November 2017 - Route has been confirmed for the project; Project cost - AUD16.5bn