Work begins on Penrith Stadium redevelopment | Australian Markets

The Minns Labor Government has begun construction on the $309 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium.

The precinct will rework into a trendy venue for sport, recreation with group space and leisure together with live shows, offering a superior expertise for guests and gamers.

The project, led by John Holland Group, is predicted to generate round 500 jobs during construction and a additional 650 jobs during operation delivering important advantages for the Western Sydney economic system.

This stadium redevelopment has been long awaited by the area people. After being promised by the previous Government for more than 5 years, the Minns Labor Government has designed, acquired planning approval and begun construction within 2 years.

The multipurpose venue is set to draw new sporting occasions to Penrith whereas persevering with to help the growth of rugby league, union and soccer in Western Sydney.

Beyond sporting occasions, the stadium will have the ability to host up to 10 live shows yearly with a capability of 30,000, and smaller areas might be obtainable for personal occasions resembling conferences, conferences, and catered features.

The coaching subject adjoining to the stadium can even be remodelled to create high quality open group areas with multipurpose courts, child-friendly areas and improved landscaping.

The NSW Government has labored with award-winning architects Populous and Tyrrell Studio to make sure Penrith Stadium might be one of Australia’s premium suburban stadiums.

Selected after a aggressive tender course of, John Holland has intensive expertise delivering giant and complicated construction initiatives, and the NSW Government is assured they may ship an glorious end result for Western Sydney.

The project is predicted to be prepared for operations in 2027. To discover out more, go to the Penrith Stadium web site.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns stated:

“We are thrilled to see work begin on the redevelopment of Penrith Stadium as we bring to life our vision for a modern stadium and entertainment precinct that will serve as a major Western Sydney attraction for years to come.

“With a new stadium and community facilities, the stadium will have fans cheering on better views, seating and amenity as they cheer on their favourite teams.

“What’s more, this precinct won’t just be for sports fans but for the whole community, with year-round access to public facilities including the playing field and multipurpose courts.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car stated:

“It’s an exciting day for Western Sydney as we kick off construction on the new Penrith Stadium, the proud home of our mighty Panthers.

“This project will create hundreds of jobs during construction, and provide ongoing job opportunities right here in the heart of Penrith for our local community, boosting local businesses on event days.

“I look forward to being back in the stands cheering on the Panthers in this newly upgraded, world-class stadium, right here in the heart of Penrith.

Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:

“Since its opening in 1967, Penrith Stadium has become a cornerstone of the local community, fostering a deep sense of pride and unity among fans and residents alike.

“Breaking ground on the redevelopment of Penrith Stadium marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we transform the venue into a modern sporting venue and entertainment precinct.

“Penrith is a thriving hub in Greater Western Sydney, and we are proud to invest in this community’s future by delivering an upgraded multipurpose facility that will be universally accessible, safe and inclusive for all users.”

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