April 7, 2008  

PROMISED UPGRADE OF CAMPBELLTOWN STADIUM IS SET TO START

The Rudd Government has today announced at the first home game of the Wests Tigers in Campbelltown for 2008, that it has approved the $8 million funding to upgrade the Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

 Mr Hayes said “In November last year, prior to the election, Labor pledged an $8 million boost, and this announcement today reinforces that Labor is committed to its election promise to provide funding for the upgrade to transform the stadium and its adjoining facilities into one of the premier sporting precincts in Western Sydney”  

 “This stadium caters for many sports including rugby league, soccer and rugby union and all these teams deserve the best sporting infrastructure possible, in addition they want their Campbelltown home to reflect the pride the community has in them” said Mr Hayes.

 “I have worked closely with the Campbelltown City Council to secure this commitment, who recognises the importance of investing in local community structure, not only for the people of Campbelltown, but also for the region generally”

 “I am proud to be part of the local Labor team who will deliver on a stadium that we can be proud of and that the whole community can enjoy. This is another investment in the future of our region” said Mr Hayes.

 The funding will be delivered in two stages, the first stage will provide an initial $6 million with a further $2 million being provided in stage two.

 The commitment of these funds will provide: 

• Additional seating for 3685 people
• Full refurbishment of player facilities
• Lift access in the western grandstand allowing people with a disability to access all seating levels
• An electronic portable video screen
• Upgrade of the western grandstand’s catering, media and toilet facilities

 Our region has a proud sporting heritage producing many champions and this investment will mean that our next generation of sporting stars will have a better stadium to play at and better facilities where they watch their sporting heroes play.

 Work is expected to commence at the end of the 2008 football season.