Penrith City Council continues to deliver upgraded sport facilities

Penrith City Council is continuing its delivery of upgraded sports facilities for the community with the latest being the officially opened new amenities building at Doug Rennie Field, Kingswood.

The new amenities building features two universal change rooms designed to be inclusive for a range of users, as well as a change room for officials, first aid/administration room, canteen area, storage facilities and accessible toilets. Landscaping works were also completed onsite including seating, footpaths, shelters and tree planting to enhance the participant and visitor experience. 

The project was co-funded by Penrith City Council ($750,000), the NSW Government ($750,000) and the Australian Government ($500,000). 

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the completion of Doug Rennie Field amenities building marks another major milestone in the renewal of Chapman Gardens by Penrith City Council.

Mayor Carney shared “Since 2021, Council has upgraded a range of facilities across Chapman Gardens with a total investment of $3.6million from all levels of Government.

“From outdoor fitness equipment, new baseball diamond fencing and seating, new irrigation systems, as well as amenities buildings at Chapman Gardens Baseball Fields and now here at Doug Rennie Field. It’s part of our commitment to providing high quality facilities to local sporting groups and residents.

“Council thanks both the NSW Government and Australian Government for their support in funding this project which will greatly benefit the Kingswood community.” 

NSW Minster for Sport Steve Kamper added “The NSW Government understands the critical need to create spaces and places that enable communities to keep healthy, active and connected by participating in sport from the grassroots and beyond.”

“By improving the quality and quantity of sporting infrastructure, projects like the new amenities building at Doug Rennie Field ensure everyone in the local community has the opportunity and support they need to take part.” 

This project was identified through Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy, which is a 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation and open space across the City.

For more information visit penrith.city/spros

Image top: Penrith Deputy Mayor Mark Davies, Senator Tony Sheldon, The Hon. Bob Nanva, MLC and Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM, join representatives from the Penrith Waratahs JRLC and Panthers Juniors to celebrate the opening of the new Doug Rennie Field amenities building; images centre and below: Penrith Waratahs JRLC team members enjoy a play at Doug Rennie Field, Kingswood. Credit: Penrith City Council