The state government has invested $17 million to progress the redevelopment of WIN Entertainment Centre, the renewal of WIN Stadium and the addition of a beachside complex that will include function space.
The WIN Entertainment Centre will become the WIN Arena and will nearly double in size, growing from a 5,300-pax capacity to a 9,500-pax capacity, while the 23,000-pax capacity WIN Stadium will get a new northern grandstand and an “extended and reconfigured” southern grandstand.
The stadium already includes business events space with capacity to host groups of up to 700.
“This is a game-changing announcement for the Illawarra region,” said the NSW minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast, Ryan Park.
“The new world-class precinct will transform Wollongong into a global sporting and entertainment destination, attracting more tourism and investment to the already thriving region.
The redeveloped precinct is expected to attract 150 events a year.
“This is a city-shaping and city growing plan from the Minns Labor Government that will help elevate Wollongong’s events and visitor economy,” said the NSW minister for planning and public spaces, Paul Scully, who is also the member for Wollongong.
“Expanding the capacity of WIN Stadium, redeveloping the entertainment centre into WIN Arena and adding a new beachside complex turns this important part of Wollongong from a part time venue into a full-time destination for sports, entertainment, functions and fun.
“It’s the redevelopment that I have been determined to get for Wollongong since I was first elected and I am excited for the difference it will make to our city, to jobs and to encourage associated investments.”
