Penrith City Council has opened the doors to a new amenities building at The Kingsway in Werrington.
The Council says the completion of the building marks a milestone in the transformation of The Kingsway Sports Precinct into a premier hub for sports and recreation in Penrith.
Mayor, Todd Carney said the completion of the amenities building was an exciting step forward for the popular sporting precinct and will play a key part in mitigating the impacts of future flooding.
“The Kingsway fields have experienced numerous flooding incidents in the last five years, with the previous amenities building flooding twice. The new amenities building has an elevated footprint to address this, and will help mitigate against future flooding,” Mayor Carney said.
“The Kingsway has almost 7,500 people visit the fields each week. The new facility, with its improved accessibility and new dedicated areas for referees and officials, will help support the smooth running of activities for local sports clubs, residents and schools.
“The amenities building is the latest project in a series of multi-million dollar upgrades that Penrith City Council has undertaken at The Kingsway since 2019. There are more upgrades to come, with car park drainage and further field surface improvements under construction.”
The new amenities building includes a MLAK-fitted accessible toilet as well as a MLAK-fitted ‘Changing Places’ facility, designed for people with high support requirements.
Around the building, new accessible pathways now connect to the amenities building and are complemented by fresh tree plantings and landscaping.
The upgraded amenities include bathroom facilities with showers and dedicated change rooms for officials. Increased storage, a first aid area, and improved canteen and administration facilities will streamline game day operations, creating a better experience for local clubs.
This project was funded by Penrith City Council ($1.209 million) and the NSW Government through the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund ($1.425 million) and the Essential Community Sports Assets Program ($495,999).
NSW Deputy Premier, Minister for Western Sydney and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car says it was wonderful to have reached another milestone for The Kingsway.
“Residents and clubs know all too well of the flooding challenges The Kingsway Playing Fields has faced in the past, and I can’t wait to see the community enjoy the upgrade,” Minister Car said.
“I’m pleased that all levels of Government were able to work together to foster a thriving, active community and deliver sporting infrastructure that will meet the current and future needs of our local community.”
Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper said, “Projects like these show the NSW Government’s commitment to providing sporting facilities that increase participation opportunities for all members of the community.”
“Sporting infrastructure plays a critical role in keeping communities healthy, active and connected and these amenity improvements allow everyone to enjoy the precinct and the recreation opportunities it provides.”
The Kingsway amenities building upgrade project was identified through Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy, a 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation and open space across the City.
