As the Sydney Swans NEAFL side prepares to take on Sydney University at Marrickville’s Henson Park on Saturday, the club has welcomed a proposed upgrade to the iconic Inner West venue.
Federal Member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese MP has announced that an incoming Federal Labor Government would invest $5 million to upgrade Henson Park.
Work would include upgrading the King George V Memorial Grandstand to include disability access and new amenities, as well as new facilities for medical, refereeing, spectators and media.
The upgrade also includes construction of female change rooms, which would enable Henson Park to host matches for a future Sydney Swans AFLW team.
Henson Park is already a key training venue for the QBE Sydney Swans Academy.
The proposed upgrade would be part of a unique ground-sharing arrangement between AFL NSW/ACT and the Newtown Jets.
