Premier promises $237m for Geelong bypass as Labor targets roads in western, regional seats
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Australia's Labor Party is intensifying its infrastructure campaign ahead of the November election by committing $237 million toward the Geelong bypass project. This strategic investment represents a renewed push to address transportation challenges in outer-suburban and regional areas, particularly targeting constituencies where road infrastructure improvements could influence voter sentiment. The Bellarine Link initiative reflects Labor's broader commitment to improving connectivity and reducing congestion in Victoria's growing regions.
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Premier promises $237m for Geelong bypass as Labor targets roads in western, regional seats
Labor has renewed its longstanding promise to build the Bellarine Link, as part of a road spending push focused on outer-suburban and regional seats before the November election.
