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A $1 billion-plus masterplan has been unveiled, showcasing a green and vibrant riverfront oasis that would totally transform the city and make it rival east coast capitals.

City of Perth councillors have boldly proposed a major transformation of the 2.2km riverfront stretch of land — including the CBD’s most famous expanse of grass at Langley Park — for the first time in a century.

Under the extraordinary proposal the riverfront would be greened by up to 3000 new trees and transformed with sports facilities, walking trails, two hotels and about 30 restaurants and cafes.

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