Abstract
Although the 2000 Sydney Olympics have ended and numerous legends have departed, the traditions of Sydney Olympic Park are not fading. This paper aims to derive policy implications for the maintenance and development of domestic international sports facilities by analyzing the current status of Olympic Park projects that have continued to evolve since the Sydney Olympics. The study involved searching the 2013-14 reports and promotional materials from the Sydney Olympic Park Authority's website, as well as conducting in-depth interviews with field experts possessing extensive professional knowledge and experience in park projects. Furthermore, the study identified the current status of project implementation and analyzed operational practices related to Sydney Olympic Park. Through this series of research methods, the following policy implications were presented for the efficient operation of domestic sports facilities following international competitions. First, the will of local community citizens and the policy opinions of various experts must be reflected to create a clear future blueprint for the efficient spatial layout and development plans of Olympic facilities. Second, policy measures aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens and pursuing the public interest must be prioritized. Third, by promoting investment in the social, cultural, environmental, educational, commercial, shopping, housing, transportation, parks, safety, and structural infrastructure that urban spaces must possess to transform into urban parks, it can contribute to job creation and the development of the national economy.
Sydney Olympic Park has hosted a growing number of events, conferences, exhibitions, festivals and trade shows; passing 13.92 million people through the Sydney Olympic Park and generating over $60 million for the national economy. The purpose of this study was to analyze current status of Sydney Olympic Park and provide its policy implications. In exploratory research, review of existing literature (eg, Authority Report 2013-14) and in-depth interview were used to collect the relevant data from experts of sporting facility management and marketing in Australia. The main research findings are: (1) The preparation blueprint shows exactly what is expected to prepare the site for unique facility design and construction based on assembled public opinion and expert advice. (2) The ultimate aim of facility management policies and directions should be improving the quality of life for people and delivering wider public benefits, perhaps the government should invest more in it. (3) The park should include both hard and soft infrastructure and adequate public services such as education, culture, art, institution, commercial, shopping, public transport, safety and security in a result of simultaneous increase in employment opportunities to share the benefits of economic growth.