Sustainability Policy

The Sydney Olympic Park Authority is committed to the principles of sustainability as defined in the Local Government Act (1993). This commitment focuses in particular on the conservation of species and natural resources, controlling site impacts and ensuring the continued protection and promotion of the existing and future environmental features of Sydney Olympic Park.

In establishing Sydney Olympic Park as a vibrant, diverse and exciting destination for commercial and residential development, community recreation, employment and education, the Authority's environmental commitments are to:

• provide a safe, amenable, accessible and socially cohesive environment for all workforce, residents and visitors at Sydney Olympic Park
• protect and enhance remnant and constructed ecosystems on all lands owned and/or managed by the Authority
• manage the remediated lands owned by the Authority and ensure their ongoing integrity and suitability for use
• minimise the demand of potable water from Sydney mains supply by promoting waste water re-use and effective water demand management practices
• maximise the use of renewable energy sources and encourage efficient and responsible energy management practices, including a strong commitment to public transport
• maintain and advance implementation of water sensitive urban design, development and management principles
• encourage innovation and best practice sustainable design for the built environment
• monitor emerging environmental technologies for potential use in future developments, activities or events on lands owned by the Authority
• encourage the use of recycled materials and reduce waste generation for all future development, commercial operators, event managers and patrons of Sydney Olympic Park
• improve the quality of water entering waterways from lands owned by the Authority
• protect soil and sediments within areas for which the Authority is responsible
• minimise emissions of greenhouse gases and minimise use of ozone depleting substances in developments, activities and events managed at Sydney Olympic Park
• minimise the use of materials which deplete natural resources or create toxic pollution
• manage noise and night lighting so that adverse impacts on residential and parkland areas are minimised
• minimise impacts on air quality.

The Authority will comply with all relevant environmental and conservation legislation and regulations including statutory planning instruments and meet the guiding principles of the Environmental Guidelines.

The Authority will implement ongoing development and management practices for Sydney Olympic Park to further integrate the principles of sustainability.

Appropriate environmental management systems will be implemented to ensure understanding of and compliance with the Authority's environmental objectives and other mechanisms.

The Authority is committed to continuous improvement of environmental performance and best practice in environmental management.

The Authority is committed to sharing its knowledge and experiences with the community and other key stakeholders to promote and achieve positive environmental values and outcomes.

December 2002