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Amusement rides/devices

What is an amusement ride/device?

Under the definition of the Work Health and Safety Regulation (2017), an amusement ride/device generally means equipment operated for hire that provides entertainment through the movement of the equipment, or equipment which passengers travel on, around or along i.e. carnival-type amusement rides/devices.

*Amusement Rides/Devices are generally not permitted to be used at any of the Sydney Olympic Park Site Hire Areas. Please Contact the Sydney Olympic Park Authority for further clarification if required.

Approval does NOT need to be sought for:

  • miniature trains and railway systems, but only those which are owned and operated by model railway societies.
  • a coin-operated amusement ride/device. 
     

Download amusement ride/device application forms

Amusement Ride/Device Permit Application (Inflatable) (PDF)(90.3 KB)
Amusement Ride/Device Permit Application (Mechanically Driven) (PDF)(90.3 KB)

What is amusement ride/device approval?

It is an  approval/acceptance that allows for the operation of an amusement device/carnival ride for use by the public. Under the new amendments to the Sydney Olympic Park Regulation 2018, the Authority has the responsibility for ensuring approvals/acceptances are issued prior to any amusement device, carnival ride or the like being used by the public.

An amusement ride/device is regulated under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.

Why is an approval required?

The main purpose of approving/accepting  amusement ride/devices prior to operation is to ensure the ride/device has a current  SafeWork Registration (or another State Agency equivalent), the owner/operator has the required level of $20 million public liability insurance and that an up-to-date log book exists for the device as required by the Legislation. 

What is required with my application form?

An application must be made to the Authority before the amusement ride/device can be operated for public use. The application form must be accompanied by:

  • copy of current  SafeWork NSW Registration (or another State Agency equivalent) relating to the specific ride/device
  • copy of in date $20 million Public Liability Insurance relating to the specific ride/device
  • confirmation that the device will be erected on firm stable ground
  • the signature of the applicant.

How long will it take before my application is approved?

Once all details as identified on the application form are satisfactorily submitted, the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Building Services Unit will work to assess and approve the application within 5 working days.

For more information

If you have any further enquiries relating to the approval process, please do not hesitate to contact the Building Services Unit of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority on 02 9714 7357 or gavin.syme@sopa.nsw.gov.au.