Plans for a new arena, homes, and train station in the West of England as part of the Brabazon new town are set to be accelerated, after a major new trade deal was agreed between British and Malaysian governments.
Mayor Dan Norris welcomed the £2 billion plans at a YTL UK event which he attended in London with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The Mayor has today also confirmed plans which aim to accelerate the delivery of the new train station so that it opens in 2026.
Dan Norris, the Mayor of the West of England, said:
“The West of England is continuing to secure major investment, to create new jobs and economic growth now and over coming years.
“An even smoother trading relationship with Malaysia will only help accelerate plans for Bristol’s long-awaited arena, as well as more new homes on the former Filton Airfield. YTL remain committed to investing in our part of the world, and their latest £2 billion plans will be a further real boost for the region – delivering more than 30,000 jobs.
“My Mayoral Combined Authority supports building homes in the right place with the right infrastructure. The new train station will be crucial for helping people get to the UK’s third largest arena and get around the West of England.”