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The first stage in New South Wales involves up to three new CLARA Smart Cities in between Sydney and Canberra connected by a world-class High-Speed Rail.
Currently, CLARA is continuing its work in NSW. Both Sydney and Canberra are feeling the strain of a growing population with a scarcity of land adding to the challenge. By building a new CLARA smart city and a high-speed rail between Sydney and Canberra, CLARA will accommodate some of this growth and provide a journey time between the cities of less than one hour.