Campbelltown Council has responded to the Wests Tigers ultimatum over the upgrade of Campbeltown Stadium by renewing its call for all levels of government to help deliver “this vital infrastructure project for the benefit of current and future generations’’.
While not directly responding to the NRL club’s June 30 deadline, Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound said the stadium upgrade was not only a long-standing priority for council but also a crucial step in securing a thriving future for the local economy and community.
“We’ve been consistent in our message: Campbelltown deserves a stadium that reflects the ambition and growth of our city,’’ Mayor Lound said.
“An upgraded Campbelltown Stadium will attract major events, create jobs, support local business, and provide a top-tier experience for players and fans alike”, Cr Lound said.
“Council has done the groundwork. What we need now is a firm funding commitment from both state and federal governments.
“Campbelltown is a sporting city and it’s time to invest,’’ Cr Lound said
In a bombshell announcement earlier this week, the NRL club’s CEO Shane Richardson said the Tigers would walk away from Campbelltown unless council committed – by June 30 this year – to an $150 million upgrade over the next 10 years.
He was more conciliatory in his comments that were included in the Campbelltown Council statement issued last night.
“As the CEO of the West Tigers, I fully support Campbelltown City Council in their call to the government for much-needed investment in Campbelltown Stadium,’’ he said.
“The upgrading of the stadium will be a benefit to the people and businesses in the area and that I have no doubt.
“If investment is secured the West Tigers are committed to increase the number of games played at Campbelltown for the next 15 years.
“We urge the government to recognise the significant impact that this investment will have and to take swift action in supporting the council’s proposal,” Mr Richardson said.
