The NSW government has given the green light to a new city in Western Sydney.

Bradfield City Centre will have 10,000 new homes and create 20,000 new jobs near the Western Sydney Airport.

This "smart city," covering 114 hectares, will be around five times the size of Barangaroo. The development will happen gradually over the next 30 years, with a focus on creating a city that is easy for pedestrians and cyclists to move around, featuring a 2-hectare Central Park.

NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully mentioned that while the city won't appear overnight, the approved master plan will lead to significant growth over the years and for future generations. He highlighted that this is Australia's first new city in over a century.

The government has committed to making at least 10% of the housing in Bradfield City Centre affordable. The initial release of land, 4.8 hectares, will be for public use, with plans for 1,000 homes along with commercial, educational, research, accommodation, and hospitality services.

As people start living in Bradfield, the expanding public transport network will be accessible to them, with Sydney Metro constructing Bradford Station and Transport NSW setting up a bus interchange and 16 bus stops for both local and Western Sydney Rapid Bus Program networks.

Bradfield City Centre will be the main hub of the "Aerotropolis" around the 24/7 International Nancy Bird Walton Airport, scheduled to open in 2026. The city's design focuses on sustainability, with plans for 80% of roofs to have green coverage or bio-solar systems to combat urban heat.

Furthermore, cooling tree canopies will cover 40% of the city, providing relief from extreme heat, which is a common issue in nearby Western Sydney suburbs.

The Central Park, designed in collaboration with ASPECT Studios, will feature a "Sky Ring" with water misting technology around the wetland and native grassland play area. This park will be a key feature for visitors arriving at Bradfield Station.

Other features planned for the city include a natural swimming area at Moore Gully and a major events space at Thompsons Creek, both along the city's waterways.

Construction has already begun on the city's first building, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF), which is expected to be completed this year.

The NSW government said the city “will be known as an advanced hub of innovation” for various industries including defence and aerospace, construction and manufacturing, future transport, new energy and circular economy industries.

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