The NSW Labor Government committed $309 million to the redevelopment of Penrith Stadium as part of the 2023 election. Today marks the first step in delivering on that promise.
The significant stadium upgrade has been designed to improve the gameday experience for fans and players and is set to attract visitors from far and wide, creating a superior venue for sports events, live music and entertainment.
The redevelopment will include a new western grandstand and a significantly redeveloped eastern grandstand increasing the ground capacity to 25,000. Grandstands have been reconfigured to maximise seating with premium views between the try lines to be steeper to bring fans closer to the action.
In a win for fans, more food and beverage outlets and amenities will reduce wait times on gamedays and improve customer experience, as will new scoreboards, sound systems and upgraded lighting.
New player facilities including four new changerooms will help grow female representation in rugby league and other sporting codes.
The hills at the northern and southern end of the playing field will be retained, reflecting feedback from over 3,000 fans, families and community members. Additionally, the training field to the west of the stadium will be remodelled to create a stadium precinct with quality open space for outdoor community, sporting and entertainment events.
The project will be a boost for Western Sydney and will support local jobs during construction and once it is operating.
