The Western Sydney community will be given the chance to have their say on part of the naming of Sydney's third city, which will be the beating heart of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
The area to be named is more than 100 hectares of land that will become home to research, science and education facilities as part of the first stage of the Aerotropolis Core precinct. It is located north of Bringelly and needs a new name to reflect its new future.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the naming process to be carried out will find a unique name which will forever define Australia's first 22nd Century City on the doorstep of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
"Until now we have been referring to the area as the 'Aerotropolis Core', but with the city quickly moving from a vision to a reality now is the time for it to be given a real place name," Ms Berejiklian said.
"The area to be named is the parcel of land which will be the CBD of the Aerotropolis and we want its name to be as iconic as the existing major city centres of 'Sydney' and 'Parramatta'.
"Whatever it is ultimately called after the naming process, this part of Greater Sydney's third city will be a key driver of economic growth, jobs and opportunities across NSW and the nation for generations to come."
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said as part of the naming process the community will be consulted and asked to nominate potential names for the new city.
"We want the community to help us come up with a list of names that reflect the area's heritage, recognise people who have contributed to NSW or honour significant figures with ties to Western Sydney," Mr Ayres said.
"A naming committee comprising of the Premier, myself, DPC Secretary Tim Reardon and Western Parkland City Authority Chair Jennifer Westacott will consider the options and make a final decision."
To find out more and submit your suggestion, visit Name The Place.
