the sydney 2000 olympic and paralympic games - Australian Sports ...

PART FIVE : THE SYDNEY 2000 LEGACY
Increased awareness of and compliance with NSW Public Health Act (1991), particularly for
swimming pools and cooling towers.
• The Games Vessel Inspection Program will continue to be conducted by the South Eastern
and Central Sydney Public Health Units to cover Sydney based charter vessels and visiting
international ships.
• Counter Disaster Services during the Games provided the following legacies:
Increased awareness and training in disaster response for health personnel.
Retention of protective equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Hospital decontamination units developed for the Games allow the management of contaminated
patients onsite.
Waterways and Harbour Management
• Enhanced understanding of the operational requirements for large events. Resources and logistics
were managed efficiently in a complex operating environment.
• The Sydney Harbour Operations Centre has been reestablished at Rozelle Bay as a State Operations
Centre from September 2001. This Centre functions as a central control mechanism for major events
on Sydney Harbour and elsewhere in NSW, as well as a command centre to manage incidents and
safety compliance campaigns.
• The Sydney Harbour Plan of Management has provided a snapshot of Sydney Harbour in the year
2000 that can be used for future planning and waterways management.
• The Super Yacht Marina represents a legacy asset for the NSW Government.
Other Olympic Services
NSW Fire Brigades
• NSWFB improved its capacity to deliver a world-class fire and emergency service.
• Enhanced understanding of the operational requirements for large events. Both planning and delivery
stages provided NSWFB with critical experience.
• NSWFB resources and logistics can be managed efficiently in a complex operational environment.
Examples include rosters, accreditation, training, and resource mix given diverse Games venues.
• Partnerships with other agencies to deliver an integrated service to the community.
• New skills provided by Games planning and training will improve future NSWFB services.
• A major legacy resulting from the Games is NSWFB's enhanced capability and expertise in dealing
with Chemical, Biological and Radiological threats.
Sport and Recreation
• The sporting community of NSW, particularly Western Sydney, has been left with a legacy of world
class sporting facilities. It is anticipated that the availability of these facilities will increase sport
participation rates.
• Department staff gained valuable experience in providing services and facilities for elite athletes at a
major international event.
• Disadvantaged youth have been given the opportunity to experience the Games and have shown a
greater interest in participating in sport.
• Post Olympic programs have been developed to promote sport in the community.
National Parks and Wildlife Service
• Valuable project management and event planning experience.
• Enhanced facilities for spectators at Sydney Harbour vantage points.
• International promotion of Sydney Harbour through the facilitation of television broadcasts and
other photography.
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