Canterbury Ice Rink Upgrade
The NSW Government is investing $17.9 million to redevelop the historic Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink. The project is being funded through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program and represents a major investment in sporting and community infrastructure in south-west Sydney.
This redevelopment will restore and modernise one of Australia's most iconic ice sports venues, ensuring future generations of skaters, athletes, schools and families can continue to enjoy the facility. The rink has produced more than 20 Olympians and is one of only two Olympic-sized ice rinks in Sydney.
A major upgrade for sport and recreation
The redevelopment will deliver new and enhanced facilities, including:
- A new roof structure
- A new Olympic-standard concrete ice floor and barrier system
- Five new multipurpose change rooms
- Modern skate hire facilities with storage and seating
- Upgraded spectator seating and viewing facilities
- Improved accessibility and assisted access provisions
- New storage facilities
- New rubber flooring throughout key areas
- Replacement LED lighting
- Camera stations and event infrastructure to support competitions
- Solar panels incorporated into the new roof structure
The upgraded venue will provide a world-class training and competition environment while remaining an affordable and accessible recreational facility for the community
Supporting our growing community
The redeveloped rink will provide significant benefits to residents across Canterbury-Bankstown and surrounding areas, including:
- More than 120,000 visitors annually
- Over 1,200 regular weekly skaters
- School sport opportunities for around 1,000 students
- Expanded opportunities for figure skating, ice hockey and recreational skating
- Continued support for inclusive skating programs for people with physical and intellectual disabilities
- Capacity to host state, national and international sporting events
The facility will continue to play an important role in community wellbeing, social inclusion and athlete development throughout Sydney's south-west.
