Sydney Opera House renewal program prompts fierce debate

By Andrew Taylor
Updated February 10 2017 - 7:13pm, first published 4:48pm
Sydney Opera House chief executive Louise Herron "it absolutely makes sense" to renew the World Heritage-listed building.  Photo: Louise Kennerley
Sydney Opera House chief executive Louise Herron "it absolutely makes sense" to renew the World Heritage-listed building. Photo: Louise Kennerley
Architect Andrew Andersons described the temporary infrastructure - fencing, stages, stalls - for outdoor events at the Opera House as "an insult to visitors and residents". Photo: Mark Metcalfe
Architect Andrew Andersons described the temporary infrastructure - fencing, stages, stalls - for outdoor events at the Opera House as "an insult to visitors and residents". Photo: Mark Metcalfe
Opera House CEO Louise Herron Story details: Opera House's $200million+ renewal program is under sustained attack on many fronts - commercialisation, ignoring Utzon's design principles, trashing heritage, the outdoor events. ?9th February 2017 Photo by Louise Kennerley SMH Photo: Louise Kennerley
Opera House CEO Louise Herron Story details: Opera House's $200million+ renewal program is under sustained attack on many fronts - commercialisation, ignoring Utzon's design principles, trashing heritage, the outdoor events. ?9th February 2017 Photo by Louise Kennerley SMH Photo: Louise Kennerley
Outdoor events at the Sydney Opera House such as the Australia Day concert have stirred controversy. Photo: Edwina Pickles
Outdoor events at the Sydney Opera House such as the Australia Day concert have stirred controversy. Photo: Edwina Pickles

Its soaring sails, monumental steps and enviable location on Sydney Harbour make it one of Australia's most famous landmarks.

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