Image: Sydney Olympic Park Masterplan 2050 Draft For Exhibition
In a significant announcement this week, the NSW Government introduced the “Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2050”, aimed at transforming the area into a vibrant community with new jobs, schools, sporting facilities, shops, and dining options.
The initiative aims to boost the local population to 30,000 residents by 2050, a significant increase from the current 5,250.
This represents a percentage increase of approximately 471% from the current population of 5,250, planned to occur over the next 25 years.
This growth is also intended to capitalise on the upcoming Sydney Metro West, which is expected to be completed in 2032.
The new master plan for Sydney Olympic Park has been developed in accordance with the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act 2001 (SOPA Act), which mandates a review of the master plan every five years to ensure effective land use, public transport services, road management, and environmental protections.
Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2050 aims to preserve Sydney Olympic Park’s status as the state’s premier sports and events precinct while transforming it into a vibrant urban community.
According to the government, the 2050 Master Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for transforming the area into a vibrant, nature-positive suburb within Metropolitan Sydney.
About the 2050 Master Plan Olympic Park
Key objectives include:
- fostering a strong connection to Country,
- protecting its status as a premier destination for urban innovation and sporting events, and delivering diverse housing options with essential neighbourhood facilities for a growing population.
The plan also focuses on job growth, enriching public spaces and aims to improve community resilience.
Additionally, it supports an efficient transport network with active transport routes while protecting the region’s ecologically significant landscapes and Parklands.
The 2025 Master Plan for Olympic Park has been introduced as part of the Minns Government’s efforts to tackle the housing crisis.
The Transformation of Sydney Olympic Park
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully highlighted that the plans to expand Sydney Olympic Park would create a “thriving” community, with increased housing and easy access to jobs, transportation, and essential services.
“In the late 1990s the precinct was repurposed from surplus industrial land into the great sporting complex that we know it as today.
“Planning for this growth starts now. The NSW Government has mapped out a detailed and bold vision for the site with four new sports fields, ten playgrounds, dedicated employment zones and protected biodiversity areas.”
Concerns Over Quality Amid Push for Residential Construction
Steve Abbott, founder of SJA Construction Services and court expert, warned that a “forced construction boom” in the residential sector could lead to an increase in building defects in the next 10 to 20 years.
In August, the construction expert warned that governments are pressuring the industry for a residential boom without adequate resources to manage the workload.
“Governments are trying to force the industry into a residential boom without the resources – both within the industry and governments – to manage such a workload,” Abbott said.
“The industry needs a reliable supply of high-quality skills, staffing, a sufficient number of planners and building certifiers, a reliable talent pipeline, and building materials.”
Individuals are encouraged to share feedback on the Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2050 proposal by visiting the NSW Planning Portal.
The new plan is currently on public exhibition, inviting community feedback and participation in shaping the future of the area.
The consultation period will open on Monday, 28 October 2024, and will close on Monday, 25 November 2024. The Master Plan is expected to be finalised by mid-2025.
For more information and to attend an information session, visit www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/master-plan
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