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Changed parking conditions in the parklands
Sydney Olympic Park is changing the parking conditions for parkland areas to improve the experience for visitors and to support the ongoing management of the parklands.
From February 2025, there will be new parking conditions in Bicentennial Park, Blaxland Riverside Park and Parklands Junction P5b (URBNSURF) and P5c (Pump Track and BMX Track).
You must register your vehicle plate number to receive the first 2 hours of parking for free, then a parking fee will apply:
- $3 per hour fee on weekdays, and
- $5 per hour fee on weekends.
Please visit mySOP Engage for more information.
Community notices
Sydney Royal Easter Show: Road closures and information
Sydney Royal Easter Show 2025 takes place in the Park between Friday 11 April – Tuesday 22 April. Up to 1 million people will visit during this period, creating a busy Park!There are several road closures designed for the safety and movement of large crowds and traffic. Please read the information carefully as there are changes to usual conditions that our local community would be familiar with.
Fencing infrastructure and road closures begin on 28 March.
View mySOP Engage for more details relevant to residents, workers, local businesses and visitors.
- Louise Sauvage Pathway upgrade
Our Parklands maintenance contractors will be refurbishing the landscapes throughout the network from 24 March to 4 April. This will also include the M4 entry area and lead throughout the path network and what we call Bunker 33. Residents at this location please be aware that the path will be sectioned off for the duration of the works and there will be some related noise with bobcats, chainsaws, tool usage etc. The path that leads from Louise Savage Pathway to Blaxland Ave is also scheduled for upgrades from 7 April to 8 April. - Hill Road Upgrade
Transport for NSW is starting main construction from 24 March on the upgrade of Hill Road between Parramatta Road and Bombay Street to the south and Old Hill Link to the north. The upgrade will improve connectivity to Carter Street Precinct, Sydney Olympic Park and surrounding areas. Find out more. - Silverwater Boat Ramp
Works within Silverwater Park will be commencing from the 31 March for approximately 16 weeks. Although no work is proposed within SOPA land, cyclists and runners/walkers along the Parramatta Valley Cycleway may experience changes and or small disruptions to their normal routes. - Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works
Pedestrian and cyclist movement continues to be restricted along Hill Rd on the Millenium Park side.
John Holland is seeking input into placemaking and landscaping aspects of the project. Community members and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on furniture placement and plant species via email to [email protected] by 28 March 2025. - Public Notice
Wentworth Common, Newington Armory, P5a and P5c car park
A licence is proposed for use of spaces within Sydney Olympic Park by Royal Agricultural Society of NSW for the Sydney Royal Easter Show between 4 April - 25 April, 2025. Visit mySOP Engage for more information. - Traffic Disruptions for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
Site investigations for the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park light rail connection will continue throughout March 2025. Potential impacts: Temporary lane closures, Parking restrictions, Pedestrian and cyclist detours. Working hours: 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For more information visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/projects/parramatta-light-rail
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