Penrith City Council’s Australia Day celebrations at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), Penrith Swim Centre and Ripples St Marys were again a great success attracting more than 11,000 people.Council offered an impressive program of free and high quality family entertainment and activities. The Aquatic Show, Superboats Live Demonstration and Fireworks Spectacular finale were again popular highlights at the SIRC. We were also honoured to be chosen once again as one of three NSW sites to host an Australia Day Premier’s Reception.
Importantly, Council improved its Australia Day program of events yet again. In the morning, 73 Penrith City residents gained their Australian citizenship; during the day more than 1,000 people enjoyed free entry and entertainment at Penrith Pool and Ripples St Marys; and from 6pm to 9.30pm the SIRC offered a jam-packed evening program.
Australia Day at the SIRC, Penrith Lakes was presented by Penrith City Council and supported by Endeavour Energy, Sims Metal Management, Penrith Lakes, Sport and Recreation – a division of Communities NSW, Panthers World of Entertainment Penrith, Vintage 87.6 FM, Woolworths, the Western Weekender, Hix Group Pty Ltd, Penrith City Star, Fusion 87.8 FM, Blue Mountains Bus Company and Channel Nine.
Courtesy of sponsor Sims Metal Management, the winning ticket for the prize of a new $12,000 jet ski was drawn and awarded to Natasha Richardson. Woolworths sponsored the Australia Day Ambassador program, which saw speed-skating Olympic medallist Jeremy Rolleston and Paralympic swimming medallist Denise Beck as Australia Day Ambassadors in Penrith City.
Caption: Awe-inspiring FMX feats at Penrith Lakes had Australia Day crowds holding their breath.
