The Penrith Whitewater stadium is set to host the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships, after hosting it back in 2005 ©AOC

After the announcement of an AUD3.1 million ($2.1 million/€2.9 million, £2.6 million) upgrade plan for the Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has thanked the Government of New South Wales.

Matt Carroll, the chief executive of AOC, expressed his delight for this upgrade, citing the Whitewater Stadium will always be a part of the legacy of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

"Nearly twenty three years after Sydney 2000, the city has a world class paddle facility that has been home to an extraordinary array of athletes including the great Jess Fox, Olympic gold, silver and bronze medallist across three Games," said Carroll.

"The Government’s pledge of $3.1 million for the stadium is wonderful news for Paddle Australia and of course for the World Championships here in two years’ time."

Jess Fox won the women's slalom C-1 canoeing event at Tokyo 2020 Olympics ©Getty Images
Jess Fox won the women's slalom C-1 canoeing event at Tokyo 2020 Olympics ©Getty Images

"We talk about the capacity of the Olympic Games to inspire people. 

"It’s wonderful to hear from Jess herself about how the Sydney Games inspired her and now in turn she is inspiring others."

"The International Canoe Federation President was present at Penrith today and he had nothing but praise for the commitment to upgrade the venue and had no doubt that when the World Championships are held here in 2025, they are in the safest of hands."

The Penrith Whitewater facility is set to host the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships, as the nation prepares for Brisbane 2032 with the Green and Gold Runway.