Penrith’s sporting prowess to receive a major boost

Penrith Stadium has been earmarked for a “massive overhaul” by the NSW Government in a move that will boost Penrith’s ability to deliver large-scale sporting and entertainment events.

The announcement was made by the NSW Government last month and is expected to commence in early 2023.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the investment would help carry Western Sydney into the future.

“This new venue will help take Penrith to the next level in sport, entertainment and tourism,” Mr Ayres said.

“With a new international airport and metro rail line on the way in the Western Parkland City, now is exactly the right time to be investing in visitor economy assets in centres like Penrith.”

Council understands the significance in investing in the sporting facilities in the City, through the delivery of projects as part of Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy.

The Kingsway Sports Precinct (photograph right) is receiving an almost $4.2 million injection of funds that will make it one of the highest quality multi-purpose sporting precincts in Penrith.

Once complete the facility will boast 23 touch football and oztag fields, four cricket pitches, four rugby league fields, LED floodlighting, irrigation and amenities for community users, schools and sports groups at a local, district and state level.

Jamison Park’s new $4 million multi-use synthetic facility was opened last month. The new surface accommodates two FIFA standard football fields, a cricket pitch and an AFL oval. Improvements to spectator seating are among the additional upgrades to be made in future.

Image: Kingsway Sports Precinct. (L-R) Brian Steffen, Director of City Services, Penrith City Council; Warwick Winn, General Manager, Penrith City Council; Ray Hudswell, Penrith Junior Cricket Association; Jim Micsko, Nepean District Cricket Association; Pat Yates, Nepean District Cricket Association; Glenn Fabian, Penrith Touch Football Association; Jamie Howard, Penrith Oztag Association; Farbod Goozen, Nepean District Oztag Assocation; Leanne Spaulding, Nepean District Oztag Association.