More than 20 years ago the then NSW Labor Government built the Wollongong Entertainment Centre.
Since then, it has hosted hundreds of events attended by thousands of guests.
The Entertainment Centre has become a key part of Wollongong's visitor economy providing opportunities to host events, attract visitors and provide local jobs - with nearby hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes and shops all sharing in the benefits.
The Minns Labor Government and I are progressing a major redevelopment of Wollongong Stadium and Entertainment Centre, with a vision to make it into a new world-class sports and entertainment precinct in Wollongong.
The plans for the upgrade include:
- A new state-of-the-art WIN Arena with a concert capacity of 9,500 – nearly doubling its existing 5,300 capacity, which will allow for more concerts, shows, and major sporting events,
- A new northern grandstand for WIN Stadium,
- A reconfigured WIN Stadium southern grandstand with improved player changerooms to support the growth of men’s and women’s sport in the region,
- A new beach-side complex including a café, kiosk, toilet, and multi-purpose spaces for functions and special events,
- Sitewide accessibility upgrades including new entry gates and wheelchair access to the hill redevelopment,
- Improved food, beverage, and merchandise outlets,
- Moden scoreboards, ribbon boards, sports lighting, and stadium sound system, and
- Modern corporate areas and function rooms.
I will continue to work with Venues NSW and the Minister for Sport on this plan so that we have an attractive and high-quality events venue in Wollongong CBD well into the future.
