$306m Penrith Stadium Redevelopment project approved for construction

The redevelopment of Penrith Stadium is a step closer to beginning construction following the granting of planning approval by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. 

This major milestone also paves the way for a construction contract to be awarded soon and to begin major works early next year. The upgrade is anticipated to be completed in 2026. 

“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 Western Sydney Prue Car 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,” Member for Penrith Karen McKeown said. 

The $309 million Penrith Stadium Redevelopment project is proposed to include: 

• Site preparation works, including site services and infrastructure works, earthworks, and protective hoarding/fencing 

• New western stand including improved: 

• • Player facilities catering for both male and female sports 

• • Visitor amenities 

• • Food and beverage areas 

• • Grandstand seating 

• New eastern stand, including: 

• • Spectator amenities 

• • Food and beverage areas 

• • Grandstand seating 

• Refurbished and new stadium entries on the northern and western boundaries 

• Upgrades to the existing western training field to create: 

• • A dedicated player warm-up area 

• • An activation hub at the western entry to the stadium 

• • Additional event day car parking 

The stadium upgrade will increase ground capacity to around 25,000 with an additional 5,000 capacity when hosting up to 10 concerts a year. 

Meanwhile, the training field to the west of the stadium will be remodelled to create new quality open spaces with multi-purpose courts and improved landscaping to help increase shade for outdoor entertainment and community use. 

“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 Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. 

This project will set up Penrith Stadium to become a superior entertainment venue that provides improved experience for fans and spectators while also delivering a more cohesive recreation precinct for the local Western Sydney community. 

The Penrith Stadium Redevelopment is expected to create more than 500 jobs during its construction phase and a further 650 jobs will be supported once operational. 

In addition, the project will deliver employment opportunities across the food and beverage as well as hospitality sectors while bringing over $270 million in construction investment with local businesses. 

“Today’s announcement is a huge milestone and an incredible win for the local community and visitors to Western Sydney. 

“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,” Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sports Steve Kamper said. 

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; Penrith Stadium (1, 2)