Australian steel helps shape the future of Penrith Stadium

Penrith stadium local steel manufacturing

Locally manufactured BlueScope steel has delivered an Australian-made structural solution for the redevelopment of Penrith Stadium, demonstrating the value of local supply and early design collaboration on major infrastructure projects.

As Australia prepares for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, local steelmaking and manufacturing capability will play an important role in delivering the sporting venues and infrastructure needed for the future.

The redevelopment of Penrith Stadium in Western Sydney is a great example of how early collaboration across the Australian steel supply chain can deliver a solution to meet a specific project requirement.

From Port Kembla to Penrith Stadium

BlueScope supplied 350 grade structural hot rolled steel coil from our Port Kembla operations in NSW to Orrcon Steel Manufacturing, which used this feed material at its Unanderra operations to develop a new Ø250 × 9mm circular hollow section (CHS).

This bespoke circular hollow section was required for the stadium’s East Bowl and West Roof structures, and was specifically developed by the Australian manufacturer when the product requirements became clear during early design.

BlueScope’s coil supply was secured early to help ensure the material was available within the project’s required lead times, supporting Orrcon Steel Manufacturing in delivering a locally manufactured solution.

Keeping the supply chain local

The project demonstrates how Australian steelmaking and manufacturing expertise can work together to meet complex construction requirements.

From BlueScope’s coil production at Port Kembla, to tube manufacturing at Unanderra and construction by John Holland Group at Penrith Stadium, the supply chain remained entirely domestic, with material traceability maintained throughout.

Approximately 62 tonnes of Australian-manufactured structural pipe was supplied for the stadium’s East Bowl and West Roof structures.

Supporting Australia’s next generation of sporting venues

As Queensland prepares for Brisbane 2032, BlueScope is working with architects, specifiers and project partners to support the delivery of future sporting venues, infrastructure and community spaces.

The Penrith Stadium project highlights the value of early collaboration, local manufacturing capability and reliable steel supply in delivering project-specific solutions.