Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres today announced former NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell will be appointed to the existing vacancy on the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust.

“Barry’s passion and enthusiasm for sport along with his long term service to the public of NSW, makes him an appropriate candidate for this position,” Mr Ayres said.

“It’s an exciting time to be involved in sport in this State with the NSW Government’s record investment rebuilding Sydney’s stadia network.”

Mr O’Farrell’s appointment begins on March 1 2016 and concludes in July 2019.