If was the Premier, the Sports Minister or Tourism Minister, this would be my pitch to build a international quality stadium in the South West of Sydney that would be the new home to the Wests Tigers & more:
The huge growth including Metro rail connectivity, it's a NO BRAINER for a 30,000+ (Preferably 45,000+) state of the art retractable roof UNDERCOVER stadium to be built in the South West/MacArthur in coming years.
As it would seem almost unfeasable at Campbelltown, somewhere along one of the Metro lines to the new city of Bradfield & the Western Sydney airport would be the ideal site. It would prove to be a fantastic asset for the people of Western Sydney, the whole of NSW.
It would give the state it's first all weather stadium of that size, a huge plus when NSW competes against not only other states but other nations to host international sporting events. It would be ideal size for stadium rock/pop concerts and provide shelter if need be in case of bad weather.
Along with the stadium an entire entertainment & shopping precinct, similar to that at Moore Park & the Olympic precinct at Homebush could be established. It could possibly encompass a future Wests Tigers licensed club.
The NRL could increase its hotel portfolio by building there!
Of course the Wests Tigers would be the main tenant, with the other rectangular field sports having access on non Wests Tigers scheduled days, however the Bulldogs may even decide to take some games there.
The precinct as a whole would greatly benefit the surrounding region, which is increasingly being heavily developed with housing far out pacing places for people to unwind. Currently entertainment, clubs, restaurants, theatres, arcades etc the residents pretty much need to travel some distance on ever congested roads to enjoy.
It would bring a lot of new jobs, including entry level jobs where kids and young adults can get part time work close to home and study. With the increase in international visitors that will be coming in through Western Sydney Airport the more the demand on accommodation, hospitality, entertainment, services etc a precinct like this would keep tourists in the area rather than lose them to the crowded City and coastal suburbs.
If the Federal, state and local government could partner with the NRL and other potential private investors (Public-Private Partnership) to fund a cost-benefit analysis I'm sure it would prove to be an all round winner.
Vote #1 Daz 😆