NSW GOVERNMENT SECURES 2020 ROWING REGATTA FOR WESTERN SYDNEY

Western Sydney’s visitor economy is set for another boost, with the nation’s best rowers returning to Penrith in 2020 for the Sydney International Rowing Regatta as part of the NSW Government’s continued investment in Western Sydney.

Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for Sport and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said securing the Regatta once again demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to ensuring a stellar line-up of sporting events in Western Sydney.

“This is a win for the people of Western Sydney and I am thrilled Australia’s premier rowing event will remain at the home of adrenaline and outdoor adventure in Penrith next year,” Mr Ayres said.

“Over the last six events the event has attracted more than 100,000 attendees from around Australia and across the globe and generated tens of millions of dollars in overnight visitor expenditure for the State.

The Sydney International Rowing Regatta features a week long regatta with the nation’s best rowers competing in over 100 events. This includes the Australian Open Rowing Championships, Australian Open Schools Rowing Championships and the King’s and Queen’s Cups Interstate Regatta where athletes from across the country compete to be crowned the best in the country in their respective boat classes.

The Sydney International Rowing Regatta is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Visitsirr.rowingaustralia.com.au
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