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NSW Government to spend $1 billion on stadiums new and old

4th September, 2015
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ANZ Stadium is set for a major facelift, while the rebuild of Allianz Stadium has been set aside. (Image: ANZ Stadium)
4th September, 2015
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A new 30,000 capacity stadium at Parramatta, a new 50,000 capacity rectangular stadium at Moore Park, a new indoor arena near Sydney CBD, and Stadium Australia to be given a retractable roof, have all been promised by the NSW Government in a major announcement on Friday.

NSW Premier Mike Baird and NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres announced the huge new sport and major event package.

“A global city like Sydney needs world-class sporting venues and this investment will ensure fans and sporting teams have the facilities they deserve,” Mr Baird said.

“Our first priority is building a new 30,000 seat stadium at Parramatta on the site of the existing facility, with work to begin as soon as possible and construction expected to be completed by 2019,” he said.

While all codes that use a rectangular stadium will benefit, including rugby league, football, and rugby union, NRL CEO Dave Smith was first out of the gate, saying the package was “a victory for fans, players and the NSW economy”.

“This is a fantastic result for rugby league and especially the fans who deserve world class facilities,” Mr Smith said.

“This is the biggest investment in rugby league infrastructure in the game’s history.

“The NRL has worked closely with the NSW Government over many months to secure better facilities for fans – and this is just what we need.

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“It means we will have a world class stadium at Parramatta – right in the heart of western Sydney.

“This is an ideal site, close to transport, restaurants, bars and other services.

“We will also have a modern stadium, purpose built for rugby Lleague, at Moore Park and an upgrade of Stadium Australia.

“Sydney has been crying out for quality sporting venues – and now we are going to get them.”

More to come.

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