Air and Noise

Air Quality

Sydney Olympic Park is situated on the edge of western Sydney where local topography combined with certain weather conditions may cause a concentration in air pollution. The energy-efficient design and operation of the venues and facilities at the Park has also delivered benefits in terms of air quality (i.e. maximising the use of natural ventilation, selecting energy-efficient building management systems, promoting public transport).

Environmental Outcomes

• 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 the Park is strongly promoted to reduce the negative impacts on Sydney's air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Development and other activities should continue to minimise adverse impacts on air quality

The Design Guidelines contained within the Master Plan for Sydney Olympic Park (2002) have a strong emphasis on building design, development and management processes that minimise energy consumption, give priority to the selection of non-toxic materials and encourage the promotion of innovative energy-saving technologies.

The Master Plan establishes a target of 30-35% of all journeys to work at Sydney Olympic Park to be by public transport and contains strategies to increase the use of bicycles, pedestrian pathways and public transport as ways of accessing the Park and reducing air quality impacts.

Noise Pollution

In developing Sydney Olympic Park as a vibrant and diverse destination for visitors, workforce and residents, potential noise impacts must be considered, especially in relation to the effect of major events on surrounding residential and parkland areas.

Environmental Outcome

• Adverse impacts of noise from the Park on surrounding land uses and the parklands are minimised

The Sydney Olympic Park Authority has developed and is implementing noise management guidelines, which include noise mitigation strategies to ensure minimal impact of noise on the parklands and the surrounding residential and/or commercial developments.

The Sustainability Policy and Sustainability Strategy provides further information on the Authority's approach to best practice sustainability.