The enduring hills will probably be stored alongside a brand new western grandstand and refurbished jap grandstand, together with improved views from premium seating.
There will probably be extra meals and beverage retailers, scoreboards, sound programs, upgraded lighting and improved participant amenities, together with 4 new altering rooms, that may improve the membership’s capacity to enter a group in NRLW as now there are not any separate amenities for feminine athletes.
Panthers chief govt Brian Fletcher is hopeful that the upgraded stadium will assist the membership enter a group into the 2027 NRLW season, alongside bettering the fan expertise within the NRL.
“It’s good for the membership and good for all our followers as a result of we promote out each recreation with round 20,000 individuals and now we are able to take it as much as 25,000,” Fletcher stated.
“We’re hoping in 2027 to have a girls facet. In line with the NRL, that’s after we’ll be allowed to enter a girls facet and we can have the amenities to cater for that within the new western stand.”
Nathan Cleary on residence turf.Credit score: Getty
Requested whether or not the improve would additionally embody improved entry for disabled followers, Fletcher stated that this was a key a part of the planning for the upgraded facility.
“For certain, that was one factor that actually wanted attending to [at the stadium] and it’s one thing that Infrastructure NSW has put lots of thought into,” Fletcher stated.
The stadium’s improve can even improve the power to host different sporting codes, stay music and leisure.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary stated the stadium was a particular a part of the membership and he was trying ahead to the improve.
“There’s one thing mystical and magical about Panthers stadium,” Cleary stated. “At the moment, I suppose it’s a milestone, an enormous milestone for the expansion of this hallowed turf.”
The Panthers will end the present season within the current stadium and subsequent 12 months will plan to play their residence video games in quite a lot of venues, together with 9 video games at Commbank Stadium, one in Mudgee, one in Bathurst and one in Las Vegas.
The reigning premiers will hope to maneuver into their upgraded residence forward of the 2026 season.
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