The Parklands Advisory Committee is a statutory committee established by the Board of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, which advises the Board and SOPA on the care, management and control of the Millennium Parklands. SOPA manages 430 hectares of urban parklands in Sydney Olympic Park.

Sydney Olympic Park Authority has appointed a new Parklands Advisory Committee to help shape the future of the internationally acclaimed Sydney Olympic Park parklands as part of the precinct's transformation under the Master Plan 2050.

The statutory committee will provide strategic guidance on the integration of the 430-hectare parklands within Sydney Olympic Park's evolution into a thriving urban centre, ensuring green spaces, nature and sustainability remains at the heart of the precinct's future development.

Committee Membership

Chair - Julie Savet Ward - Julie is a professional non-executive director and chairperson with 25 years’ experience on company and project boards in the property, infrastructure and professional services sectors. With over 35 years management experience, Julie has a deep understanding of environmental planning, approvals, sustainability, construction and delivery of projects. She brings commercial acumen, practical governance knowledge, project management experience and a collaborative leadership style.

Charlene Bordley - Charlene brings extensive experience in active recreation and community engagement, having founded Addventageous and developed numerous successful cycling programs across Western Sydney. As the current Chair of City of Parramatta's Active Transport Advisory Committee she offers valuable insights into connecting communities with parklands through sustainable recreation and cultural discovery programs.

Joshua French - Joshua is a horticulturalist and landscape architect with over two decades of experience in urban and landscape design. He has extensive expertise in strategic planning, heritage management, and open space governance. Passionate about creating exceptional public spaces, Joshua is committed to fostering community engagement and delivering outstanding parkland experiences. 

Nick Hollo - Nick is an Architect, urban designer and author. He teaches Ecologically Sustainable Architecture Practice at Sydney University. From 2000 – 2015 he worked at the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust where he was a part of the core team that planned, the activation of Cockatoo Island as a recreational destination in the Harbour.

Dr John Hunter – John brings over 20 years of expertise in natural and cultural heritage management to the Parklands Advisory Council, including significant experience in Indigenous land management practices and community engagement. His diverse background spans government and academic roles and leadership in Indigenous health and wellbeing programs.

Dr Joanne Ling – As well as living locally, Joanne brings deep expertise in aquatic ecosystems and wetland assessment to the Parklands Advisory Council, with over 25 years of experience in environmental science and research across government and academic sectors.

Fiona MacColl - Fiona brings strategic insight in public open space planning and sustainable infrastructure development as the Principal Advisor of Infrastructure Strategy, Planning & Delivery at the NSW Office of Sport. With a Master of Planning and Landscape Architecture background, she has led major initiatives in sports infrastructure planning and parklands management, innovatively balancing community needs with environmental sustainability.

David Moutou – David is the Group Manager Social and Community Services at the City of Parramatta Council and has worked for the City of Parramatta since 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, and a Masters of Social Investment from Swinburne University.