SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK MASTER PLAN FINALISED
08 Apr 2026
Plans for the new Sydney Olympic Park precinct have been finalised, with the NSW Government releasing the 2050 Master Plan. The project will transform 640 hectares into a thriving, sustainable, mixed-use community as well as a place for everyday life, building on its status as a world-class event destination.
The Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2050, with design led by SJB in collaboration with landscape architecture firm Turf Design Studio, Yerrabingin, SGS Economic and Planning, Cred Consulting, Atelier 10 and WSP, builds on a draft vision exhibited in October 2024.
Since hosting the Olympic Games in 2000, the suburb has languished. In 2022 it was described as a “disconnected island in the middle of the city” by SJB director Jonathon Knapp, who worked on the masterplan.
State approval of the plan means the 640ha suburb will have 15,000 homes, including 20 percent affordable housing, along with 430ha of public open space. By planning affordable housing alongside transport and open space, the Master Plan ensures key workers and families can continue to live near where they work, strengthening the liveability of Sydney Olympic Park.
Parramatta MP Donna Davis said that the precinct “will be seamlessly connected to major transport infrastructure, including Sydney Metro West”.
Other key features of the masterplan include the establishment of innovation, culture and commercial precincts, 10 new playgrounds, nine new outdoor public spaces and four new sports fields. It also outlines the protection and celebration of First Nations heritage, alongside the delivery of new cultural and recreational facilities, including a cultural centre, a library and community hub, and a sports and leisure centre. Land will also be designated for schools.
Sydney Olympic Park Authority CEO Neisha D’Souza said, “this is a momentous day for Sydney Olympic Park. The Master Plan 2050 is the catalyst for investment and growth, bringing certainty and unlocking opportunity. We’re proudly creating a place that celebrates its history while embracing a future of innovation, culture, and community-first design.”
Existing sports and entertainment facilities will continue to operate in the form of a new Special Entertainment Precinct; the mixed-used district is projected to support 26,000 jobs.
Sustainability will be a core element of the suburb’s development, with wetlands and parklands dedicated to supporting biodviersity. The Master Plan elevates the environmental framework established for the ‘Green Games’, maintaining the precinct’s strong sustainability values while providing clear guidelines that support investment and high-quality development. This includes:
- Ongoing protection of 430 hectares of wetlands, parklands and public open space
- Practical, contemporary sustainability measures — such as improved tree canopy, water sensitive design and biodiversity corridors
- Conservation activities that protect local ecosystems — including long‑term habitat protection and restoration measures that strengthen the Park’s environmental resilience
- Connection with Country principles to support planting and placemaking.
