Renewal of Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is set to undergo its biggest renovation since it first opened 43 years ago.
$202 million has been committed from the NSW Government’s Cultural Infrastructure Fund to open more of the Opera House to the public and improve access. The Opera House is visited by 8.2 million people each year.
The renewal plans will:
- Upgrade the acoustics, accessibility, efficiency and flexibility of the Opera House’s largest internal performance space, the Concert Hall, which hosts world-leading classical and contemporary musicians, speakers and other performers;
- Transform office space into a new Creative Learning Centre, a dedicated place for children, families and young people;
- Remove the existing intrusive marquee from the Northern Broadwalk, and build a premium Function Centre within the building envelope, with spectacular views of the harbour; and
- Create a welcoming, car-free entrance under the Monumental Steps, and improve access to a more comfortable and inviting main foyer.
The renewal works will be staged so that audiences and visitors can continue to enjoy the Opera House while these critical upgrades are completed.
To read the media release click here.