Work begins on Penrith Stadium revamp

Article posted by Coliseum, May 1^st, 2025

Image: Penrith Panthers

Construction work has kicked off on the A$309 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium in New South Wales, Australia.

The Penrith Panthers said the precinct will transform into a modern venue for sport and recreation with community space and entertainment including concerts, offering a superior experience for visitors and players.

Penrith Stadium is a rugby league and association football stadium located in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. The 22,500-capacity venue is the home ground for the Penrith Panthers who play in the National Rugby League (NRL).

The Penrith Panthers are a New South Wales (NSW)-based Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith, some 55 km west of the center of Sydney and at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

The redevelopment 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.

Selected after a competitive tender process, John Holland has extensive experience delivering large and complex construction projects, and the NSW Government said it is confident they will deliver an excellent outcome for Western Sydney.

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.”

The multipurpose 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.

The project is expected to be ready for operations in 2027.

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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