17/04/2025 Premier formally kicks off construction at new Penrith Stadium (WW) ⧉
04/03/2025 Construction notification (INSW) ⧉
12/02/2025 John Holland appointed to build new Penrith Stadium (WW) ⧉
2024
21/09/2024 Aboriginal Land Council fights to claim ownership (DM) ⧉
02/07/2024 Tender shortlist for Penrith Stadium redevelopment (WW) ⧉
01/07/2024 Developer fights government over Penrith Stadium revamp (PP) ⧉
04/06/2024 Penrith Stadium capacity could have been 28,000 (WW) ⧉
23/04/2024 Community Consultation (INSW) ⧉
24/01/2024 First look at plans for revamped Penrith Stadium (WW) ⧉
23/01/2024 First look at new and improved Penrith Stadium (Panthers Media) ⧉
2023
12/12/2023 Panthers CEO responds to Penrith Stadium rebuild opposition (2GB) ⧉
12/12/2023 Fans will return to new-look western stand at Panthers Stadium (WW) ⧉
05/10/2023 Beer Hill, Western Stand face huge changes - Masked Panther (WW) ⧉
19/09/2023 Stadium funding revealed as State Budget is delivered (WW) ⧉
30/08/2023 Coalition demands answers on shelving of stadium re-build (WW) ⧉
25/08/2023 Penrith Stadium plans scrapped after costs soar (SMH) ⧉
03/08/2023 Stadium Briefing - Masked Panther (WW) ⧉
11/07/2023 Future of Penrith Stadium clear, knock-down off table (WW) ⧉
02/02/2023 Trots CEO fuming after Penrith Panthers stadium redevelopment plans revealed (2GB) ⧉
2022
28/11/2022 Penrith Stadium Alliance established (WW) ⧉
05/07/2022 State Government confirms Paceway negotiations for new stadium (WW) ⧉
30/06/2022 Stadium Latest - Masked Panther (WW) ⧉
2021
09/12/2021 Minister responds to pork-barrelling claims over new Penrith stadium (2GB) ⧉
09/12/2021 New Penrith Stadium confirmed, construction begins 2023 (WW) ⧉
09/12/2021 World class stadium coming to Penrith (Panthers Media) ⧉ 09/12/2021 Penrith set to roar as Panthers stadium to get massive upgrade (NSW Government) ⧉
15/11/2021 Panthers set to benefit first in NSW stadium cash splurge (Austadiums) ⧉
Why would you, with all the talk of the population growing out west not to mention the massive infrastructure undertaking we expect to have, only make it 25k seat stadium, I expect there will be no standing, so the maximum attendance is 25k?
You would think they you allow some growth, even 30k !
I would rather Panthers work with some regional partners in 2023 and 2024 and play half of the home games at regional venues, than playing 12 games at Commbank Stadium.
I do understand that the revenue impact would be an issue, but I’m sure some sort of arrangement can be sought from the NRL to help subsidise the game day revenue penalty incurred by playing at venues with reduced stadium capacity, especially since the NRL has been big on bringing the game to the bush.
I’m sure places like Bathurst would enjoy having 2 or 3 games at Carrington Park for 2 years.
I think the problem may have to do with the parcel of land they will have to work with. I imagine the East-West side will be expanded to take up the small field on the outside and extend the stadium area to Mulgoa Road.
But there is not much room in regards to the North-South Space. To make it fit you would have to run the stadium end to end on the East-West side. Using Commbank Stadium as a reference for a 30,000 seat stadium it would struggle to fit in that space.
They should make a bid to purchase the land and put a 30,000 seat stadium there. Tear down the old Penrith Stadium and put in a dual car park space (I’m sure Penrith would love the additional spots). and then put in some park space or space for people to gather before and after the game, maybe some food vendors.
You would get your 30,000 seat stadium, add some much needed parking and make a social space more central to that area (and the league club).
Steve, I think the Paceway land is worth a shipload & is earmarked for residential & commercial development that would make some people a lot of money, more than could be justified for a sports stadium.
Maybe so, but i am thinking from more of a planning perspective. The council have been looking for something to help develop the area, shift the CBD out a little more that High/Henry Street and solve a terrible parking shortage.
There is also a parcel of land across the the stadium on Station Street screaming to be developed and may be more suited as it is away from the busy Mulgoa Road.
It’s a moot point as the state government in their infinitely short framed minds will go ahead and build the bare minimum to sure up votes and help out their developer mates, so I wouldn’t be too concerned.
Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres has rejected suggestions a new NRL stadium for Penrith amounts to pork-barrelling in his safe Liberal electorate.
Firstly… I would hardly call his electorate ‘safe’ and secondly, judging by the cringey presser Stuart and Dom had at the stadium yesterday, it really comes off like pork-barreling to me.
It will just be hitting the construction phase as the election rolls around… perfect place to do a presser and preach on how the NSW Government cares about Penrith.
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