“I am pleased to say the Baird Government has secured Australia’s premier rowing event for Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith from 2015-2017, through our tourism and major events agency Destination NSW,” Mr Ayres said.
“This is fantastic news for Western Sydney, with competitors and spectators travelling from interstate and overseas to take part in the Regatta, staying at local hotels, dining at our restaurants and visiting our attractions.
“Last year the event attracted over 8,000 visitors, with a total visitor expenditure of over $9.8 million. With similar results expected this year, the Sydney International Rowing Regatta will provide a boost to the Western Sydney visitor economy once again,” he said.
Sydney International Rowing Regatta 2015 will be held from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 March and will feature the King’s and Queen’s Cups Interstate Regatta as well as the Australian National and Schools Open Championships.
Rowing Australia Chairman Rob Scott said he was delighted to be able to utilise the world-class facility of Sydney International Regatta Centre for the next three years.
“This announcement represents the continued support from the NSW Government for Rowing Australia, which hosted the inaugural 2013 Sydney International Rowing Regatta and also last year’s event. I would like to extend my gratitude to the NSW Government and Destination NSW for their ongoing commitment to the sport of rowing,” Mr Scott said.
“We look forward to welcoming the Australian Rowing community to Penrith from later this month and right through to 2017.”
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said this result demonstrates the commitment to securing a great line-up of sporting events for the State.
“The Sydney International Rowing Regatta is an important feature in what is a packed 2015 events calendar for NSW, including the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Netball World Cup, Touch Football World Cup, Bledisloe Cup and many more,” Ms Chipchase said.
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