Penrith Indoor Multi-Sport Complex Business Case

Client

Penrith City Council (NSW)

Project Purpose

Preparation of a business case to provide the rationale of need for the development of a new indoor sports complex in Western Sydney. The business case developed by Otium was utilised to secure investment funding.

Otium’s Role

  • Demand analysis for indoor sports.
  • Concept plan development.
  • Financial, operational and visitation modelling.
  • Stakeholder engagement.
  • Engaging economists to undertake cost benefit analysis.

Project Outcomes

Successfully secured $106 Million to deliver:

  • Ten multi-use sports courts, including a show court for various sports.
  • Squash courts with moveable walls for enhanced adaptability.
  • Flexible program rooms suitable for yoga, Pilates, dance, martial arts, and special events.
  • Covered outdoor skate rink.
  • Associated facilities like administration areas, foyer, kiosk, lounge, amenities, and storage spaces.
  • Outdoor recreation infrastructure and shared pathway connections along South Creek.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

Working with site constraints including areas subject to flooding, existing easements and access considerations.

Community Benefits

  • Modelling indicates that the centre will service up to 391,000 visitations in its first year of operation across a range of sports and activities.
  • Visitations will enhance liveability benefits through sustained opportunities for physical activity that can continue year-round, regardless of external climatic conditions.

For further information: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/building-development/revitalise-penrith/indoor-multi-sports-arena