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The highly anticipated $2.146 million transformation of Penrith’s St Clair Leisure Centre is completed with new activity and dance rooms, a refurbished entry foyer, modern kiosk, improved sports hall, greater accessibility and an overall facelift forming the Centre’s overhaul.

The project finished on time and within budget, having been funded through Penrith City Council’s Building Asset Renewal Program as part of Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy.

Since closing late last year for works to begin, everything from external landscaping to the internal flooring and plumbing has been upgraded at the sprawling site in Botany Lane.  

Designed for use by various community groups, the site has been refurbished with eye-catching colour schemes inside and out. 

It also has new ambulant toilets, updated ceilings throughout, and contemporary, energy efficient lighting. 

 

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said Council was thrilled to reveal the spruced up centre to the community despite limitations on visitor numbers due to COVID and advised “St Clair Leisure Centre had proven a popular recreation spot among residents for about 35 years before its doors shut for the transformation.

“This is why it was crucial for us to plan for, and deliver, a revamped centre that would suit modern-day standards and accommodate everyone in the local area. 

“Beyond its fresh street presence thanks to bright signage, the large centre now also has a lift, office and administration space, better heating and cooling systems and even modern technology features such as a motorised sports hall dividing net as well as louvres triggered by a rain sensor. 

“This inviting centre can now continue to service the St Clair and wider Penrith region for the next 30 years.” 

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