Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) | |
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Location | Penrith, New South Wales, Australia |
Coordinates | 33°43′21″S 150°40′16″E / 33.7224°S 150.6712°E |
Type | Artificial lake, rowing lake |
Built | 1995 |
Max. length | 2,300 metres (7,500 feet) |
Max. width | 170 metres (560 feet) |
Surface area | 98 hectares (240 acres) |
Average depth | 5 metres (16 feet) |
The Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), located in Penrith, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is a rowing and canoe sprint venue built for the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1] It is now a popular sporting venue, with the Head of the River Regatta held annually.