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Filton Airfield, north Bristol·Under wayHousing & Development

Brabazon (Filton Airfield), Bristol

  • StageIn construction; some 300 homes occupied (March 2026)
  • Next milestoneAviva Arena and other main elements due to start operating in 2028
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Construction Management (CIOB) / Brabazon (YTL) →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Aviva Arena and other main elements due to start operating in 20282 November 2026 · previously: Bristol Brabazon station opening autumn 2026 (Network Rail); final new town locations due from government by end of 2026
  • Stage: In construction; some 300 homes occupied (March 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: In construction
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: Not formally published, YTL private investment; arena and station under construction
  • Next milestone: Bristol Brabazon station opening autumn 2026 (Network Rail); final new town locations due from government by end of 202624 September 2026 · previously: Brabazon rail station opens autumn/September 2026; new town designation decision

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