More than 10,000 people visited North Sydney Olympic Pool during its free opening weekend, with hundreds of coffees, cups of hot chips and gelato cones enjoyed by the community. Between Friday 7 August and Sunday 9 August, the newly reopened facility welcomed community members eager to explore the redeveloped pool, enjoy free entertainment and experience…
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North Sydney Olympic Pool reopens in its 90th year.
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North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reopened in its 90th anniversary year, with local swimmers among the first back in the water. Community members, special guests and dignitaries gathered beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge for an official Opening Ceremony celebrating the Pool’s return following its extensive restoration and redevelopment. The ceremony featured a Smoking Ceremony…
North Sydney Oval Moving on From Single Use Plastic
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North Sydney Oval is set to introduce reusable cups as part of a 12-month agreement to reduce single-use plastic waste at the venue. The program, delivered in partnership with WOSUP (War On Single Use Plastic), will replace plastic cups used to serve draught beer, wine and spirits at the venue with reusable cups that can…
2026 North Sydney Garden Competition
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Open to residents, schools and community groups across the North Sydney local government area, the annual competition celebrates the creativity, care and environmental stewardship behind the area’s green spaces — no matter their size. With dedicated categories for balcony and courtyard gardens, apartment dwellers working with limited space and plenty of hard surfaces are just…
North Sydney Council announces North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reached Practical Completion
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North Sydney Council is pleased to announce that North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reached Practical Completion, marking the formal handover of the facility from the construction contractor to Council. This significant milestone means the keys to the iconic harbour-side pool have now been handed to Council, representing the transition from construction to operational readiness…
Merrett & Lodge Road Playground Upgrades
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Families can now enjoy the new equipment at Merrett and Lodge Road Playgrounds these school holidays. North Sydney Council consulted with the community in 2022 and 2023 to understand what they wanted out of the playground upgrades. The playgrounds were last given a refresh 20 years ago. Delivered in partnership with the NSW Government through…