The Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is set to be brought under the governance of the Placement Management NSW Board within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), in a move aimed at improving management and protection of NSW iconic places.
Secretary at DPIE, Jim Betts said the move would streamline processes and improve outcomes for the people of NSW.
“This will be an exciting opportunity to put together some of the best minds within the public service to activate key Government sites and provide drive economic growth and productivity,” he said.
“One of the benefits of bringing together agencies is we are able to better leverage shared skills and experience.”
Mr Betts said that as a result of the move, the SOPA Board and Chief executive Charles Moore would finish on Friday, 14 February.
He said over the past three years Mr Moore had led SOPA to develop Sydney Olympic Park as an economic hub and one of Sydney’s major events destinations.
“Charles brought strong property expertise to SOPA and has played a significant role in revitalising Sydney Olympic Park,” Mr Betts said.
He said that from 14 February, SOPA assets and teams would be under the direction of chief executive of Place Management NSW, Sam Romaniuk.
“I’d like to thank the current SOPA Board and its predecessors for their outstanding contribution to one of Australia’s most iconic sporting, recreation, entertainment and business precincts,” Mr Betts said.
