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Penrith Stadium Redevelopment: July Update

Penrith Panthers | 25th July 2025

The essential early works for the Penrith Stadium redevelopment are now complete.

The NSW Government will deliver a $309 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium to support the growing population of Western Sydney and improve the event experience for venue users.

The stadium upgrade has been designed to improve the game day experience for fans and players.

Penrith Stadium Designs

The new stadium will deliver a world-class experience for Panthers members and fans, with improved seating, better sightlines, and upgraded facilities to enhance comfort and atmosphere.

The below image highlights the significant difference between the existing structure and the new design, showcasing how this redevelopment will bring supporters closer to the action and elevate the game-day experience like never before.

The red outline represents the old stadium, while the black shows the design of the new and improved venue.

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The eastern grandstand will provide world-class viewing for Panthers members and fans.

Penrith Stadium Redevelopment Update

Work on the Penrith Stadium Redevelopment is powering along with a major milestone coming soon.

The western grandstand has been knocked down and the eastern grandstand is in the process of coming down.

It’s all part of the exciting transformation ahead, with a major milestone just around the corner.

Check out the vision below to see the progress so far as we move closer to delivering a world-class stadium experience for Panthers members and fans.

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Additional Work

In October 2024, Stage 1 of the project began with critical preparation works, including the relocation of a major Sydney Water sewer main located beneath the western grandstand. This infrastructure serves a large portion of Penrith and connects to the existing infrastructure, outside of the new building footprint. With this work complete, the old sewer main has been safely decommissioned.

Sydney Water is also addressing long-standing odour issues from the nearby sewer pumping station. A new treatment plant is being designed and installed to improve air quality in the area. This work is expected to be complete in time for the stadium’s reopening.

The car park at Howell Oval has been reinstated and reopened for public use.

This milestone marks an important step forward in the delivery of the stadium project, and we thank the community for their continued support.

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Clontarf Foundation students visit Penrith Stadium redevelopment site

The Clontarf Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit that supports young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men by enhancing their education, life skills, and employment opportunities.

John Holland recently hosted 15 students from the Clontarf Foundation at the Penrith Stadium redevelopment site. These young men, brimming with curiosity and enthusiasm, got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world of construction and the exciting opportunities it holds.

The site visit began with a presentation about the project and the many career pathways available in the construction industry. The project team shared their personal journeys and roles on the project, showcasing the diversity of expertise and passion that make projects like this possible.

The students also had a sneak peek of the demolition works from a viewing platform, giving them a firsthand glimpse of the transformation in action.

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For more information and update, visit penrithstadium.insw.com

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I thought the Eastern Stand will be refurbished. Watching the clip it shows the Eastern Stand has been completely demolished.

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That was in the original plans but during the consultation phase there was a Objection by Denis Smith on the behalf of SHMH4 Pty Ltd who own 164 Station Street, adjacent to Penrith Football Stadium.

The issue were in relation to the heigh of the new stands and how they would affect future residential property being built on 164 Station Street.

As a result of this objects there was changes made to the Eastern Grandstand, which the current stands could not accomodate. The resulted in the Eastern Grandstand being demolished.

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Thanks Steve, will the Eastern Stand be brought a little bit forward or it built exactly were old Eastern Stand. Looking at the picture it seems to me the New Eastern Grandstands will be moved a few meters forward.

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I would say that would most likely be the case. The complaint had to do with the height of the new Eastern Stand blocking view and sunlight to any new development across the street. To maintain the seating numbers the only solution to lower the height would be to lower the pitch and mode the stand and move it forward, it may also result in the western stand being moved back as well.

That been said I have not compared the plans of the two development proposals.

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Interesting move, when it comes SHMH4 development plans for 164 station street DA applications down the future track this can backfire there own development site when it comes down to heights.

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I think they may be banking on people having short memories.

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I’m hoping that karma comes thru on the SHMH4 site, which sees when eventually they submit their DA, preliminary investigations uncover evidence of significant indigenous remains on the site stopping any development being able to take place.

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Looking at latest clip Penrith Stadium there is alot earthmoving soil. It seems they want flattened surrounding.Removing the eastern grandstand will make Stadium Symmetrical layout. Im just wondering regarding the roof could that be extended down track or is the developer SHMH4 made complaint how long roof can be wide. Watching the games this week doesn’t attract people going sitting on hills watching there favourite team play in the rain wearing a poncho. Spectators want comfort when watching there favourite team play not worrying about to much corporate getting looked after.

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Drove past the stadium today - both stadiums completely down and ground leveled. Part of family hill with the signs still stands. the ammenities building on the Southern Hill still stands, but all signage and hill at southern end flattened.

I have concerns like others about the roof coverage, from the current designs it doesn’t even cover half of the top deck of the new eastern stand.

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Dimensions of Penrith Stadium

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The new Western Grandstand the length of the Grandstand will go pass the old training field.

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Media op today with news that stadium program is on track.

In other news, new fencing has appeared on the paddock across the road, suggesting maybe some action after 20 years from the owners, following them bobbing up with objections to the original plan for the stadium, resulting in substantial changes to design for Eastern Stand. I trust that there are multiple objections to any plans they propose :rofl:

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Timelapse of the Grandstand demolition from April to July.

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From the reporting from Infrastructure NSW, the project is currently on track (possibly a little ahead) regarding the planned schedule.

Hopefully with some good weather it will stay on track. :crossed_fingers:

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Regarding the Schedule wasn’t Penrith Stadium meant play few games towards end of 2026 also I thought southern stand wont be touch watching the video shows southern stand has been flattened.

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I know they said it was a upgrade… but in reality it’s become a knock down and rebuild. Top my understanding there were some technical limitations to the remaining structures and the developer has opted to flatten the entire stadium to resolve those issues.

I do recall them saying we could play some games late in the 2026 season, but by the current schedule it would be optimistic to say they would be finished by early September, at the very most optimistic (they finish ahead of time) it could be feasible to play a semi final there in 2026, but I am not sure that is the litmus test they envision for the opening of the stadium. Probably would play a trial there in 2027 as a soft opening would be the best bet.

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Thanks Steve for information, with Southern Hill now flatten its seem space is more constrained watching the game in that angle become more dense. Feasible will they be able to fit 3000 on game day.

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If you look at the renders of the proposed stadium it looks like they intend to build that southern section back up

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