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PART FOUR : NSW GOVERNMENT AGENCIES GAMES SUPPORT SERVICES
4.1 The Olympic Co-ordination Authority
The Olympic Co-ordination Authority (OCA) was established in 1995 with the primary objective of
delivering sporting facilities for use during the Olympic and Paralympic Games that also met the long-term
social, cultural and sporting requirements of the people of New South Wales. OCA was responsible for the
orderly and economic planning, urban development and management of the Homebush Bay precinct
including Sydney Olympic Park.
OCA managed the $3 billion Games construction program, to which the NSW Government contributed
$1.2 billion.
In addition, OCA had extensive planning, co-ordination and operational responsibilities. This included
Sydney Olympic Park and the Urban Domain, the administration of agreements between the NSW
Government, SOCOG and the SPOC and oversight of all aspects of the NSW Government Games role.
The cost of OCA's planning, co-ordination and operational services was $349 million. Refer Part One:
Financial Contribution by NSW Government, Financial Statement Note 9 for a breakdown of this amount.
The following initiatives represent key OCA services and achievements delivered during the Games:
• Development and Construction
• Venue Procurement
• Urban Domain
• Media and Community Relations
• Planning and Government Co-ordination
• Site Operations and Games Support
• Environmental Initiatives
• Legacy
Development and Construction
The $3 billion Games construction program was managed by OCA and funded by a number of sources.
These funding sources include the private sector $1.1 billion, Commonwealth Government grants $150
million, contributions from SOCOG $361.3 million, contributions from local governments $42.2 million and
proceeds from the sale of surplus properties and OCA investment income $179 million. The $1.2 billion
balance was funded by NSW Government appropriations.
OCA was responsible for the construction of permanent and temporary facilities as well as supporting
infrastructure.
Facilities included Stadium Australia, the New South Wales Tennis Centre, the Sydney SuperDome, the
State Hockey Centre, Sydney International Archery Park, the Dunc Gray Velodrome, the Sydney
International Equestrian Centre, the Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the Sydney International Regatta Centre,
the Blacktown Olympic Centre, the Sydney International Shooting Centre, the Ryde Aquatic Centre, the
Bondi Beach Volleyball Pavilion, the Sailing Shore Base at Rushcutters Bay, the Olympic Park Railway
Station, the Athletes Village, the Novotel Hotel and Hotel Ibis at Homebush Bay. OCA also managed the
construction of the Sydney Showground, which was used for Games events.
Homebush Bay infrastructure included new road, rail and ferry links, water recycling and the relocation of
power lines underground.
In addition to this construction program, OCA managed the delivery of Games overlay on behalf
of SOCOG. The overlay program covered more than 30 competition, 160 non-competition and 30
training venues.
This included Olympic overlay works for: The Sydney Aquatic Centre, the Homebush Accreditation and
Arrivals Centre, Darling Harbour (containing venues for six Olympic sports), the International Broadcast