NSW Government Starts Penrith Stadium Upgrade

The NSW Government has begun construction on the AUD$309 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium, the precinct will transform into a modern venue for sport and will include space and entertainment to provide a superior experience for visitors and players.

The project, led by John Holland Group, is expected to generate around 500 jobs during construction and a further 650 jobs during operation delivering significant benefits for the Western Sydney economy.

After being promised by the former Government, the Minns Labor Government has designed, acquired planning approval and begun construction within 2 years.

Commenting on the redevelopment of the stadium, Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, said: “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,” Minns said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car, added: “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,” Car said.

Lastly, Minister for Lands and Property and Minister 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,” Kamper said.

The multi-purpose venue is set to attract new sporting events to Penrith while continuing to support the growth of rugby league, union and football in Western Sydney.

Beyond sporting events, the stadium will be able to host up to 10 concerts every year with a capacity of 30,000, and smaller spaces will be available for private events such as meetings, conferences, and catered functions.

The training field adjacent to the stadium will also be remodelled to create quality open community spaces with multipurpose courts, child-friendly areas and improved landscaping.

The NSW Government has worked with award-winning architects Populous and Tyrrell Studio to ensure Penrith Stadium will be one of Australia’s premium suburban stadiums.

Selected after a competitive tender process, John Holland has extensive experience delivering large and complex construction projects, and the NSW Government is confident they will deliver an excellent outcome for Western Sydney, with the project expected to be ready in 2027.

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