SOPBiz MARCH 2010

First networking event for 2010

In September 2009 Minister Borger formally launched Master Plan 2030, along with officially announcing ‘Sydney Olympic Park’ as Sydney’s newest suburb.

Five months on and the Watpac development at 8 Australia Avenue has been completed, Fujitsu and Watpac have taken up residency in the building and Silex Solar has moved into the former BP Solar building. In addition, the Park has staged its first V8 Supercars race, along with a myriad of other major events, the Novotel has been refurbished and three or four new retail outlets are about to open.

If this is a snapshot of the past five months only, what can we expect to see in the next five years?

Alan Marsh, the CEO of Sydney Olympic Park Authority has kindly agreed to address Business Association members and outline the likely developments for the Park in this period. This is the first networking function of the year and a good opportunity to touch base with your Park colleagues and find out what’s happening beyond your front door. The function is open for all members to attend free of charge. However bookings are essential by 19 March.

Details are in the attached PDF. Please send your RSVP to allison@sopba.com.au

Invitation to Master Plan 2030 presentation

Save 25% on group bookings for the 2010 Royal Easter Show

Group rates are available for corporate customers for the 2010 Royal Easter how. Reward your valuable staff and their families or entertain clients, partners, suppliers and overseas visitors. Group bookings save up to 25% off normal ticket prices.

This year the Sydney Royal Easter show is offering more new attractions than ever before, including Robosaurus – the monstrous, munching guest star! (pictured)
To find our more about discounted Show tickets click on the link or call 1300 730 631 to make a booking.

Easter Show Ticket information

Titan's BIG three in SOPA Netball Cup

Titan Management will be well represented during the upcoming SOPA Netball Cup at the State Sports Centre in Olympic Park, 5-7 March.

The SOPA Cup is an exciting lead up to the ANZ Championship and gives netball fans a chance to see their favourite teams in action. Titan’s NSW Swifts clients Kimberlee Green (pictured), Vanessa Ware and Catherine Cox are just three of the big names in netball who will be turning up the heat at the Sports Centre.

Titan Management currently represents over 300 clients across 8 different sports. Their athletes are available for the following corporate services:
• Advertising & Signage
• Promotional Appearances
• Product Endorsements & Launches
• Attending corporate Events, Parties & Functions
• Guest Speaking

For more information please contact Phoebe Munro on 02 9746 6355 or phoebe@titanmanagement.com.au

What's on

Check out the SOPA website link for information on all the events in the Park.http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Visiting/Whats_on, or subscribe to receive 'What's on' .

OUT 'N ABOUT

UFC's Aussie debut a sell-out at Acer Arena

The “Full House” sign went up on the first day of sale for UFC 110 at Acer Arena back in December.

17,452 fans were glued to their seats for five hours watching the best UFC athletes in the world at Acer Arena. UFC 110 was beamed back to the US Sunday morning our time for prime time viewing across the states.

The sporting spectacle was broadcast to 30 countries around the world giving massive exposure to Acer Arena as one of the top arenas in the world.This was Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first promotion into the Australia market with stunning results.

AC/DC farewell Sydney in record-breaking fashion

The proof is in the sales – AC/DC are improving with age.

The iconic Australian rock band wrapped up the Sydney leg of their Black Ice World Tour last Monday night, but not before smashing a few records. The three-concert aggregate was 213,045 making ANZ Stadium the biggest stopover for any AC/DC tour. The figure was also a venue record, surpassing U2’s 2006 Vertigo Tour which lured 211,747 to ANZ Stadium across three concerts.

Completing the hat trick, Saturday night’s 75,867 fans combined to record the biggest ever crowd at an AC/DC concert.

“We were expecting big crowds for AC/DC's Sydney homecoming but the numbers that have flocked to ANZ Stadium have blown us away,” he said Promoter Garry Van Egmond.

“The atmosphere was spectacular and ANZ Stadium should be congratulated for helping deliver three amazing shows.

ANZ Stadium Managing Director and CEO Daryl Kerry said: “The AC/DC Black Ice World Tour will be remembered as one of the most successful, not to mention memorable, chapters in ANZ Stadium history.

.....“One review described ANZ Stadium as a cathedral of rock ‘n’ roll and that just about sums up the three amazing nights.

Foundations underway for Australia Towers

Billbergia has exchanged contracts on 75% of the units in Tower 1 of Australia Towers, the Park's first residential development, with only 20% of stock remaining. Designs are currently being finalised for Tower 2.
Pictured - Getting down and dirty as the foundations are dug for Australia Towers in Australia Avenue.

Charity Shield

Rugby league made a triumphant return to ANZ Stadium on Saturday night with a record 27,221 fans turning out to catch the 27th annual Charity Shield.

They were all privy to an exciting show but not a victory with the South Sydney Rabbitohs and St George Illawarra Dragons playing out a 26-all draw.

Dragons five-eighth Jamie Soward had a post-siren chance to claim victory after winger Brett Morris grabbed an eleventh hour try but his sideline conversion swayed right. The Rabbitohs therefore retained the Shield for the third consecutive year.

ANZ Stadium will host two Round 1 games with tickets on sale today - Bulldogs v Knights and Rabbitohs v Roosters, visit www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849. For all 2010 ANZ Stadium events visit -http://www.anzstadium.com.au/Events/Scheduler.aspx

NEW FACES

Introducing your Travel Counsellor Simon Clancy and the newest Business Association Member

Have you ever dreamed of waking up onboard a luxury liner in an exotic port? Or perhaps dreamt of catching a ball game in the US, or sipping cocktails at sunset in Hawaii or relaxing in a cafe on the French Riviera? Or maybe you've dreamed of skiing perfect powder in Canada or carving up the waves off Tahiti or swimming in the crystal clear turquoise waters of a mysterious tropical island? Well Simon Clancy can make that dream a reality!

Simon is a Mobile Travel Consultant based in Newington. He has 15 years experience in the travel industry having travelled extensively with first hand knowledge of holiday destinations, resorts and hotels in areas such as Bali, Phuket, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Fiji, Hawaii and West Coast USA. He can attende to a wide range of travel needs including conference groups, family holidays, honeymoons and destination weddings, romantic getaways, business trips, and groups of boys travelling to support their football team.

Travel Counsellors offers flexibility and Simon can be contacted outside standard office hours. He can discuss and plan your trip either online, over the phone, in the comfort of your own office or even at The Brewery in the Novotel.

So, please either call or email Simon today and let him help you realise your holiday dreams.
T 0403 760 041
E simon.clancy@travelcounsellors.com.au
W www.travelcounsellors.com.au/ simon.clancy
Newington Travel Consultant – Offering a Personalised Travel Service

A New Sense of Arrival at the Novotel

Following on from the impressive makeover of all the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park guest rooms and conference facilities, the Novotel is proud to unveil the totally new look reception and surrounds that are designed to make our guests feel even more at home and deliver a welcoming spirit.

The design embraces a minimalist approach offering practical and user-friendly zones that promote natural and comfortable interaction between guests and staff. As soon as you pass through the front entry you’ll feel a true sense of arrival and belonging.

A New Sense of Taste as well!

But wait there's more.....Soaring ceilings and vast expanses of glass are signature design elements of the stylish new Boulevard Brasserie and Bar, opened in February.

An exciting dining experience with exemplary yet unobtrusive service in a relaxed atmosphere will captivate your senses and redefine Novotel Sydney Olympic Park.

The French brasserie inspired theming is extended across the innovative menu with its contemporary and tasteful selections all carefully prepared by our internationally renowned chef and crafted from the freshest hand picked produce.

SOPA NEWS

Stop, look, listen and think at Park Street

A new ‘shared zone’ has been established in Park Street Sydney Olympic Park (between the two Commonwealth Bank buildings at 2 and 4 Dawn Fraser Avenue).

A ‘shared zone’ is a road where pedestrians and motor vehicles share the road space. Drivers must not exceed a speed of 10 km/h and cannot stop or park in this area.Drivers must give way to pedestrians at all times, although never assume that an approaching vehicle will stop for you.

Remember to stop, look, listen and think.

For more information on ‘shared zones’ please visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au

Peak Hour 10 Minutes Shuttle service starts today!

The reinstatement of the the 10 minute shuttle service between the Park and Lidcombe commenced today, 1 March. This replaces the previous 20 minute service.

March Road Closures

March is a busy month with sporting events and the bump-in for the Royal Easter Show. By clicking on the attached link to the Business Association and/or SOPA websiteS you can view all the road closures to help you plan your deliveries and meetings.

http://www.sopba.com.au/news/detail.asp?idref=100658

http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Visiting/transport/road_closures

Public notification for 7 Parkview Drive

Key stakeholder organisations of Sydney Olympic Park are invited to respond to the Department of Planning with comments on the proposed construction of a new five storey commercial building known as ‘Building A’, three levels of car parking, landscaping, and a temporary link road at 7 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park. This will entail the demolition of an existing warehouse.
Read more in the the attached PDF

Public Notification for 7 Parkview Drive

Public Exhibition of the Draft Parklands Plan of Management.

The Sydney Olympic Park Authority is currently updating the Parklands Plan of Management (2003) to guide management of the Parklands into the future. The new Parklands Plan will make provision to preserve the Parklands’ special environmental and heritage values, while balancing the need to cater for increasing recreational demands and visitation.

NEW PARTNERSHIPS

Golf Centre and Special Olympics Tee Up

On 20 January the Business Association sent out an eblast on behalf of one of its Members, Special Olympics NSW, who was looking for some pro-bono office space for a minimum period of 12 months to house its State Manager and volunteers.

I'm pleased to advise that the Sydney Olympic Park Golf Centre has gone to the top of the leaderboard with their generous offer.

‘The Sydney Olympic Park Golf Centre is privileged to be associated with Special Olympics NSW and we believe that the mere association and excellent reputations of both organisations will benefit each other.’said Golf Centre Manager Kathy Symons.

‘I’m confident that I also speak on behalf of Gary Sillett (Special Olympics) when I say thank you to the Business Association for facilitating this opportunity for our two organisations.’

In Australia some 4,500 athletes are actively involved in 14 sports. These sports are delivered by over 1,000 Spcial Olympics volunteers operating in almost 50 regions across the country.

"It's great to see members working together. The Golf Centre has shown itself to be a good neighbour with this generous offer. And being able to facilitate this arrangement and enhance a sense of community within the Park business community is very rewarding. A win-win for all concerned! ' said Business Association CEO Karen Grega.

GENERAL MEMBER NEWS

End of Lease sale at the Teed up Golf Shop - only two weeks to go!

Golf Shoes - minimum of 20% off. Super special - Nike Mens shoe was $149 now $99
Bags - minimum of 25% off all bags ! Super special Bag Boy cart bag was $165 now $99.
Iron sets - minimum of 20% off all sets. Super special - Callaway X22 irons were $149 per iron .. now $119 per iron.
Hybrids 50% off selected hybrids/ fairway woods and drivers.
Balls - Bridgestone E5 Balls were $49 now $30.

NB- Spend more than $50 and recieve a Bridgestone glove valued at $25 FREE !!
Teed Up Golf Shop - Sydney Olympic Park Driving Range - 1 Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park. Telephone 02 9764 6044

Hockey NSW News

Check out the latest news from Hockey NSW by clicking on the link to view their newsletter.

http://mlcontent.enewslettersonline.com/11864/375.html

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