Anwar launches UK’s most sustainable new town in Bristol by YTL

• The £6 billion (RM32.99 billion) project, led by Malaysian conglomerate YTL Group, will deliver 6,500 sustainable homes, a 15-acre park, and a carbon-neutral entertainment complex on the historic Filton Airfield site.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially inaugurated YTL Brabazon New Town in Bristol, a development poised to become the most sustainable new town in the UK.

Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, he said, “Investments by Malaysian businesses into the UK are not just about economic growth, they reflect our commitment to nurturing partnerships that drive innovation, foster prosperity, and contribute to a better world for all.”

The £6 billion (RM32.99 billion) project, led by Malaysian conglomerate YTL Group, will deliver 6,500 sustainable homes, a 15-acre park, and a carbon-neutral entertainment complex on the historic Filton Airfield site. Central to the development is the YTL Arena Bristol, a 19,500-capacity venue that aims to be Europe’s most sustainable arena, hosting events year-round.

YTL Group chairman Tan Sri Francis Yeoh confirmed the group's £4 billion investment commitment over the next five years, stating, “Brabazon is a rare opportunity to re-imagine how best to live, work and play in today’s world whilst ensuring that sustainability is built into the development from conceptualisation. Our expertise in our 70 years as a builder of Malaysia’s infrastructure will inform our strategies and methodologies in building this ambitious project.”

Designed around Copenhagen's "15-minute neighbourhood" concept, the development integrates workplaces, schools, shops, public transport, healthcare, and green spaces within a short distance of homes. Plans include three new schools, three hotels, and advanced facilities for creative industries and high-tech manufacturing, contributing over 30,000 jobs to the UK economy.

The Brabazon site, acquired by YTL in 2016, includes the transformation of the iconic Brabazon Hangars into a state-of-the-art entertainment and conference complex. Early phases have already seen 300 homes occupied, with an additional 240 under construction.

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