The NSW government has further assured the future of the Macquarie Ice Rink with an interim heritage order.

A day after AMP Capital responded to a community outcry by confirming that its redevelopment of the Macquarie Centre would include an Olympic-sized ice rink, NSW Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton granted the interim order.

Recognised with an interim heritage order: Macquarie Ice Rink. Credit:Brooke Mitchell

The member for Ryde and Finance Minister Victor Dominello, who sought the order, said it locked in the ice rink's future.

"The heritage order says we now recognise this as a place of significance - cultural or recreational significance - and if you want to modify it, you'll have to go to the NSW Heritage Council," he said.