Maintenance Updates
The below table shows the status of maintence items to provide people with a general update of issues at the facility. This is not all the items but we like to explain why items may not be resolved yet. Often people assume items can be fixed quickly but it is not always that straight forward. The PVRSC aims to complete work which gets certified to ensure its not only safe but also completed to Australian standards and protects the PVRSC from any unsafe work practices. We have created this page to provide a simple update on highly discussed items.
Roof Leaks
Court and office roof leaksRoof Leaks
Courts 5 and 6 have been repaired, but Court 3 still has minor leaks awaiting inspection after the next rain.
The skylight sheets are nearing the end of their 5–7 year lifespan. With new LED lighting installed, PVRSC is exploring replacing skylights with aluminium to reduce leaks. Quotes show around $188,000 per hall, with extra costs to relocate solar panels and improve the roof slope — a total likely reaching $1–2 million.
While no funds are currently available, we continue maintaining the facility as much as possible and are actively exploring more affordable solutions. Funding support will be essential to deliver these upgrades.
Court 1 and 2 Grandstand Seating
Chair Replacements + OtherSeating
Court 1’s seating faces ongoing issues, with past decisions requiring Italian chairs only available by costly full-container orders. The current layout is also non-compliant, with a full upgrade estimate at $900,000 per the BCAR report.
For now, broken seats are safely removed. We are actively exploring better, cheaper solutions that could save significant money, but external funding or grants are still needed to make improvements happen.
BCAR Report
$10+ million over the next 20 years$10+ million over the next 20 years
The Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre (PVRSC) commissioned a Building Condition and Assessment Report (BCAR) to assess the life and compliance of facility components. The report estimates over $10 million in upgrades will be needed over the next 20 years.
While there is no obligation to complete all works, we have already identified significant savings by moving away from strict like-for-like replacements.
The PVRSC Board is strategically planning the best way forward and meeting with Penrith City Council to explore options. With the current business model unable to fund major repairs, we are advocating for major funding to deliver a full refurbishment and are seeking support from all levels of government.