Community

SOPA office closing for the holidays

After an amazing 2025 for Sydney Olympic Park, the SOPA office will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 8:30am on Monday 12 January.

We look forward to kicking off another fantastic year of events, recreation, and community in 2026.

Blaxland Riverside Park, Armory Wharf and Newington Armory planned power outage

There will be a planned power outage affecting Blaxland Riverside Park, Armory Wharf and Newington Armory from 7am to 8pm on Saturday 17 January 2026. During this time some facilities will be unavailable:

Amenities will be closed, though temporary toilets will be provided for visitors
The water features and water play area at Blaxland Riverside Park will be closed for the day
Water bubblers and BBQs won’t be in operation

If you’re planning a day out, Bicentennial Park, Wentworth Common and the Aquatic Centre will remain open as usual and make for great alternative spots to enjoy the precinct.

Have your say - Homebush Bay Drive and Australia Avenue intersection upgrade

The community is invited to provide feedback on the Transport for NSW project’s concept design and Review of Environmental Factors by Sunday 18 January, 11:59pm.

The proposed upgrade will improve safety, travel times and connectivity to Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush and surrounds for all road users. More information.