The 2008-09 Annual Report details the work, achievements and relevant statutory and financial information of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority and The Parklands Foundation.

Download the 2008-09 Annual Report (PDF 8.4MB).

For previous annual reports and other corporate documents visit the Publications page.

State Plan - A New Direction for NSW

Sustainability Strategy

The Sustainability Strategy is Sydney Olympic Park's environmental 'roadmap' for translating environmental objectives into practical results. The Sustainability Strategy is a core component of the Environmental Management System for Sydney Olympic Park and provides managers and other users with a practical interpretation of ecologically sustainable development principles as these apply to the next phase of Sydney Olympic Park's development.

The Sustainability Strategy gives a high priority to identifying and making use of new and innovative technologies so that Sydney Olympic Park remains at the forefront of environmental best practice.

The Strategy establishes four key Environmental Performance Areas:

Biodiversity
Resource Conservation
Site Impacts
Involving People

Environmental Performance By Area

Environmental Outcomes for each of the above Environmental Performance Areas are summarised in the following table:

Environmental Performance Area	Environmental Outcome
Biodiversity
Species and Ecosystems	The biological diversity of the remnant and constructed landscapes of Sydney Olympic Park is protected and enhanced through sustainable practices applied to visitation, operational management and development activities. The parklands are recognised and appreciated as a place that contains high species diversity and abundance, including species of local, regional, national and international conservation significance.
Resource Conservation
Water	All new developments and activities (including venues, events, landscaping and asset management) at Sydney Olympic Park minimise potable water demand from Sydney's mains supply and use best practice sustainable design principles, technology and management practices to conserve water. All future developments within Sydney Olympic Park connect to the Water Reclamation and Management Scheme (WRAMS). WRAMS is maintained and extended to the greatest extent practicable.
Energy	All new developments and activities (including events and asset management) within Sydney Olympic Park use the best available environmental design principles, technology and management practices to maximise the use of renewable energy sources, reduce energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Materials Selection	Wherever practicable, the selection of materials for use in new developments and the modification, maintenance, repair and/or refurbishment of existing assets within Sydney Olympic Park should consider whole-of-life impacts on the environment. Development, events and management practices should minimise the use of materials which deplete natural resources or create toxic pollution in their manufacture, use or disposal.
Parklands and Open Space	Further use, management and development activities at Sydney Olympic Park complement, protect and enhance the conservation of the parklands and recognise its significance as an open space resource for current and future generations.
Heritage	All activities recognise the significance of heritage areas within Sydney Olympic Park and complement, protect and enhance these areas.
Site Impacts
Air	All new developments and activities (including events and asset management) at Sydney Olympic Park have minimal negative impacts on Sydney's air quality. All new developments and activities minimise the use of ozone depleting or high greenhouse gas producing products. The use of public transport to Sydney Olympic Park is strongly promoted to reduce the negative impacts on Sydney's air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Noise	Adverse impacts of noise from Sydney Olympic Park on surrounding land uses and the parklands are minimised.
Light	Developments, events and operational activities at Sydney Olympic Park minimise the adverse impact of night lighting on the environment surrounding Sydney Olympic Park, especially residential areas and the parklands, whilst contributing to public safety and amenity.
Water Quality	New developments and activities at Sydney Olympic Park do not adversely impact the water quality of adjacent creeks and the Parramatta River.
Remediation	Remediated sites at Sydney Olympic Park continue to be maintained, monitored and managed so as to protect human health and the surrounding environment.
Waste Management	Minimal waste is generated from all new developments and activities at Sydney Olympic Park. Opportunities for waste reduction and recycling are maximised.
Involving People
An Enriched Experience	Sydney Olympic Park offers a high quality and enriched experience to those who live, work or visit the site. Sydney Olympic Park is recognised as a highly desirable recreational, environmental, educational and cultural destination.
Raising Environmental Awareness	The programs and activities at Sydney Olympic Park and the parklands foster a greater community understanding of ecologically sustainable development which stirs the imagination and challenges all people to work towards sustainability.

Sustainability Strategy

Biodiversity

Resource Conservation

Site Impacts

Involving People