Environment

Sydney Olympic Park Authority is committed to practising ecologically sustainable development in managing and developing Sydney Olympic Park.

Through implementation of the Environmental Guidelines, the Authority seeks to set a high standard of environmental performance and work to continually improve the sustainability of Sydney Olympic Park and the business activities of Sydney Olympic Park Authority.

The Environmental Guidelines address:

• preventing pollution
• conserving habitat and species
• reducing resource consumption
• preserving unique features and heritage
• demonstrating best practice by example
• complying with statutory and regulatory requirements

Download a copy of the Environmental Guidelines (522kb PDF)

The Environmental Guidelines build on the legacy of the "Green Games', which were the catalyst for Sydney Olympic Park's transformation from a badly degraded area into a world-recognised environmental showpiece, and resulted in:

• successful remediation and restoration of approximately 160 hectares of badly degraded land and creation of one of the largest urban parklands in Australia (425 hectares).
• Development of world class venues and facilities for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, designed with a strong focus on: energy and water conservation, sustainable materials selection, pollution control, and waste management and minimisation.
• Conservation and enhancement of remnant wetlands and forest, and native flora and fauna including the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog.
• Establishment of Australia's first large scale urban water recycling system, which saves approximately 850 million litres of drinking water each year.
• Extensive use of renewable energy across the Park.
• Development of environmental education, interpretation and research programs.

Environmental Legacy of Sydney Olympic Park (143kb PDF)

Visit the environmental pages of this website for more information about Sydney Olympic Park's environmental programs and initiatives.