Bradfield City Centre Unveils Design for Central Park of Sydney’s west in aerotropolis
Watch: A first glimpse of a planned Central Park for the city’s west, which would be the centrepiece of the aerotropolis surrounding the incoming airport, has been released.
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A first glimpse of a planned Central Park for the city’s west, which would be the centrepiece of the aerotropolis surrounding the incoming airport, has been released.
A fly-through video has unveiled the final designs for the 2-hectares of open space in the Bradfield City Centre.
The NSW government hopes the parklands will serve as the main civic centre, gathering place, and welcoming point for visitors, while also acting as a key arts and culture hub for Western Sydney.
It is a rare step forward for the flailing aerotropolis, which has been mired in controversy and red tape.
Among the bungles includes global delivery giant Amazon pulling out of the launch of a stock warehouse near the airport and fears that the infrastructure around the airport won’t be built on time for the airport’s opening.
It also comes after the Albanese government was accused deserting the city’s west by defending upgrades for roads which are crucial to the success of Western Sydney International Airport.\
The park is scheduled to open alongside the Bradfield Metro station in 2026.
Key features of the park include a gathering ground for community and cultural events, with a capacity of more than 5000 people and extensive greenery, with a minimum 65 per cent tree canopy cover of native species.
The Planning Department hopes the park will attract visitors from near and far, saying in a statement it has been “designed for exploration, play, relaxation, and connection to nature”.
A national design excellence competition was held to determine the future park’s design.
“As the first design competition in NSW to incorporate Designing with Country as a core requirement, Bradfield City Centre’s Central Park will set a new standard for future public open spaces,” the Planning Department said in a statement.
Designs for Central Park are on exhibition for public comment on the NSW Planning Portal until July 27.
Minister for Planning Paul Scully said the area will be “world-class.”
“Well-designed public spaces are the lifeblood of any successful city and community,” he said.
“Central Park will be the first impression visitors have when they arrive in Bradfield City from the new Western Sydney International Airport, so it’s critical we get it right.
“We want this to be a world-class, open green space that will complement the urban Bradfield city, providing diversity of spaces for everyone.
“Investments in public spaces like Central Park are about social equity, providing the people of Western Sydney with access to more high-quality open spaces to enjoy.”
Western Parkland City Authority Chair Jennifer Westacott said it will be “the heart of the Bradfield City Centre.”
“Central Park will be a high-quality urban amenity at the heart of Bradfield City Centre. It will bring people and importantly businesses in, boosting the economic value of everything around it,” she said.
“We’re delivering a beautiful and sustainable landmark city space that is going to be a gathering place for the people of Western Sydney for generations to come.”
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