I think an interesting thing from that linked article is that Richardson said (something like) Wests Campbelltown will be a contributor to the WT NRL franchise, which they weren't before. If true, that's a good thing IMO. And, taking that article in good faith, the long-term focus is now on South-West Sydney (Campbelltown Stadium) as opposed to the Inner-West (Leichhardt Stadium). Also appropriate IMO.
we will see where crowds show up in guess
predicting LO tickets if we are flying will be as rare as ricking horse poop at an event ground
it is good news playing out of both grounds,unlike commbank or accor or allianz they are home
New $50m Campbelltown Stadium plans revealed for Wests Tigers home ground after funding switch
Six-year-old funding worth $40m will finally be unlocked to deliver Campbelltown Stadium's biggest-ever upgrade, expanding capacity and corporate facilities.
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August 26, 2025 - 5:00AM
More than $40m pledged to Campbelltown Council six years ago will now be spun and redirected into a major upgrade of antiquated Campbelltown Stadium.
Additional funding worth $10m from Campbelltown Council will enable a $50m redevelopment of Sydney’s major south-western sporting venue.
The previous Liberal Government, along with the Federal Government and council, committed money for a three-level Centre of Excellence to be constructed at the northern end of the stadium.
Those plans have now altered with the fully fledged Centre of Excellence to be replaced by a grandstand, corporate facilities and dressing rooms. A smaller high performance centre, with more corporate boxes, will now be constructed at the southern end of the ground, near the Leagues Club.
It will give Campbelltown Stadium, and Wests Tigers, an additional 1000 corporate suites and increase the venue’s seating capacity to 20,000.
Campbelltown Stadium is getting a major $50m redevelopment. Picture: Getty
The $40m money has been in council’s coffers for six years and was part of a western Sydney infrastructure grant.
Council’s only concern now is whether the State and Federal Governments may seek to retrieve the money given the original plan has been scrapped, albeit that is unlikely.
“It would be hugely disappointing if the Feds or State Governments wanted to pull money now we have just got a mutual agreement with the Tigers and made a public announcement,” said Campbelltown Mayor Darcy Lound.
Wests Tigers revealed on Sunday a 15-year stadium strategy at the club’s two suburban grounds – Leichhardt Oval and Campbelltown Stadium. The club claims an agreement has been secured for a $100m upgrade across both ageing venues.
Fans flock to Leichhardt Oval to watch the Wests Tigers play. Picture: Getty
A $50 million redevelopment of Leichhardt Oval has been confirmed by a triangular partnership comprising Inner West Council, NSW Government and Federal government, with construction to start after next season.
Wests Tigers also claimed an “intended $50 million has been identified for the redevelopment of Campbelltown Sports Stadium.”
Outside the initial money, the State and Federal Governments will not offer any further funding.
“We’ve got the funding – it’s all previous funding,” said Lound. “We have realigned what we were going to do at the stadium in talks with the Tigers. We were building a Centre of Excellence at the northern end with seating in front and corporates up the top.
“That was only going to increase the capacity by about 1000 people but give us another 400 corporates. We had $41m for all that.
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson says the club has agreed to the stadium refurbishment draft plans. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard
“What’s happened now is we will build a grandstand down the bottom, northern end with some corporate space, normal seating, designated change sheds and ice baths.
“At the Leagues Club end, near the main entry, we will build a smaller scale Centre of Excellence with a gymnasium, offices and more corporates.
“Ultimately that will give us a 20,000 capacity at the ground and around 1000 corporates because that what’s Wests Tigers need. That’s what got the deal over the line.”
The plans are yet to be finalised and only minor designs have been drawn up.
“We have agreed to draft plans proposed by the council for the upgrade of the stadium. The cost will be a minimum of $50m which we have commitment to by the council,” said Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson
The northern stand at brookvale cost $30m and added 3000 undercover seats. That was also a full COE as well. It’s conceivable that $50m could get a similar thing at CSS at the north and south end. That would also leave the east and west stands as is for potential future rebuild
What type of shape is the western stand in? Does the grandstand need to be rebuilt?
Apparently it’s alright and they will just build new extensions on the flanks.
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@dirty-reds I was sitting in Bay 12 on the bay side of the main grand stand and I could barely make out what he was saying.
Buzz giving Leichhardt some love
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx1fPN576UuQuyFIN1fvu-mesLp71Dr_vI?si=KJyxaCLiAWU1u0Dy
Buzz giving Leichhardt some love
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx1fPN576UuQuyFIN1fvu-mesLp71Dr_vI?si=KJyxaCLiAWU1u0Dy
Well it certainly beats the Sharks home ground 🤣🤣🤣
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A significant win for our community – that’s how Mayor Darcy Lound has described the Wests Tigers commitment to play most of their NRL games in Campbelltown from 2029.
Speaking at last night’s council meeting, Mayor Lound (pictured above) said the commitment, in writing, “ensures the next chapter of the club’s story will be written in Campbelltown’’.
The commitment is a remarkable turnaround in just four months.
In April Wests Tigers issued an ultimatum to Campbelltown: upgrade your stadium or we walk away.
Now they seem to agree with what most rugby league experts have been saying for years: the club’s future is in a growth area like Campbelltown and not the inner city.
“I commend the Wests Tigers for their leadership,’’ Mayor Lound said in his mayoral minute.
“Their decision demonstrates that our residents are front and centre in the club’s future.
“This partnership enables us to progress our vision for a world class venue that cements Campbelltown’s position as the vibrant centre of the Macarthur region.
“the stadium drive not only sporting excellence but also economic growth and local jobs,’’ Mayor Lound said.
The letters from Tigers CEO Shane Richardson and Mayor Lound were also tabled for last night’s meeting.
The mayor’s letter dated August 21 says “we have presented and briefed the council on the intended $50million upgrade of the stadium, incorporating the existing centre fo excellence functions and increased capacity to approximately 20,000, including 1000corporate in the venue.
“This investment was resolved to be contingent upon an increase in utilisation of Campbelltown Stadium by Wests Tigers,’’ wrote Mayor Lound in the letter sent to Shane Richardson.
“We understand that Wests Tigers will commit to Campbelltown Stadium for a minimum of seven NRL games per season for 15 years, subject to commercial terms to be agreed.’’
In response, Mr Richardson confirmed the seven games a year commitment.
“In principle, Wests Tigers supports the commitment to increasing utilisation of Campbelltown Stadium as part of a long term partnership,’’ he wrote in reply.
Earlier this year Campbelltown Council committed to a $10 million upgrade to the stadium, which was rejected by the club.
Now it has transformed design plans for the $40 million centre of excellence on the northern end of the stadium to meet the conditions set by the Wests Tigers, especially for more corporate spaces.
It means that the overall upgrade of the stadium to 20,000 capacity won’t be complete until the 2029 NRL season.
https://southwestvoice.com.au/tigers-commitment/
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