The former Coalition Government promised this project for five years, the Minns Labor Government has delivered approved plans in 18 months. With the planning green tick of approval, a contract is expected to be awarded soon for a builder to start work early next year, with completion set for 2026.
Penrith Stadium is set to become a superior entertainment venue, improving the experience for fans and spectators, whilst delivering a more cohesive recreation precinct for the local Western Sydney community.
As part of the upgrade, the ground capacity is set to be increased to around 25,000 with an additional 5,000 capacity when hosting up to 10 concerts a year.
The stadium will include upgraded player amenities, including new female friendly facilities to support the growth of women’s sport. As part of the improved experience there will be a 300% increase in wheelchair accessible seating, an 85% increase in accessible toilets, and a significant increase in the number of women’s toilets.
Additionally, the training field to the west of the stadium will be remodelled to create new quality open spaces with multipurpose courts and improved landscaping to increase shade for outdoor entertainment and community use.
More than 500 jobs will be created during construction, with a further 650 jobs to be supported once operational, providing a boost to the Penrith economy.
The stadium will deliver employment opportunities across the food and beverage, and hospitality sectors and bring over $270 million in construction investment with local businesses.
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Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said:
“I am pleased that our community will soon see work begin on the new and improved Penrith Stadium.
“Upgrading Penrith Stadium will also create hundreds of local jobs in our community, creating opportunities close to home.
“The stadium is already well-loved by Western Sydney locals and our Panthers community, and these upgrades will set Penrith up for the future.”
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
“This is a much-needed upgrade to a stadium surrounded by a thriving and passionate community, and it will be amazing to see the seats filled as fans come roaring in to enjoy the gameday experience.
“The local community and fans have been integral in shaping the new stadium, and we are delivering what they want, including retaining the hills at either end of the stadium, and modernising amenities and seating.
“The stadium will be purpose-built to host women’s and men’s NRL games, and will also cater for rugby union, soccer, live music and other entertainment events.”
Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“Today’s announcement is a huge milestone and an incredible win for the local community and visitors to Western Sydney.
“The former Government sat on their hands and promised a stadium for five years. The Minns Labor Government has delivered planning approval in 18 months.
“This announcement comes on the back of a fourth consecutive win by the Penrith Panthers, and I will be excited to see not only the Panthers, but women’s NRL and other codes take to the field in this superior venue.”
Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown said:
“Today’s announcement is a huge leap forward for the Penrith Stadium redevelopment, which will provide a long-awaited multi-purpose facility for our community.”
