Sydney Olympic Park is located within a 2.5km circle surrounding the brand new Olympic Stadium. It will be the venue for 14 out of a total 28 sports and will become a vital sporting venue for all Sydney siders well into the next century.

The Park is situated at Homebush Bay, approximately 14km west of he CBD in the demographic heart of Sydney, and is an inspiring 760-hectare waterfront site. It includes major areas of environmental significance as well as former industrial sites.

The environmental guideline set down for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games will guarantee that the lake around Homebush Bay is rejuvenated and regenerated for future community use.

Key elements of the redevelopment of Homebush Bay include:

• construction of:
  • New sporting facilities within Sydney Olympic Park
  • Sydney International Aquatic Centre
  • Indoor arena
  • Sydney International Tennis Centre
  • Sydney International Archery Centre
  • Sydney International Baseball Stadium
  • Olympic Stadium
• the establishment of the new Sydney Showground and major exhibition centre
• provision of extensive space for recreation
• development of residential and retail areas
• establishment of a commercial centre for high-tech industry