Comments on: Ballina MP criticises $1 billion Opera House refurbishment plan

By: Rachel Easton

Rachel Easton — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:11:42 +0000

The Sydney Opera House is a massive drawcard for Australia, and the economic benefits of the tourists it entices are far reaching across the country. Yes – the health/ school/ transport systems are in need of a cash injection, but they will always need for funds in an ever increasing population. The SOH however urgently needs some repairs, not a ‘facelift’. A one-off spend to ensure that the building (home to many arts organisations catering for every type of entertainment) survives is hardly ‘appalling’. Come in and see a show – there is something for everyone! Don’t forget the health benefits of a smile….

By: Beryl Pollack. Ballina

Beryl Pollack. Ballina — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:59:49 +0000

The Harbour Bridge and Opera House are only two of the things that tourists see and spend their dollar upon. They also see and use our transport system, our roads, hopefully not our hospital system, homeless people on park benches..horrors! Neglect? What happened to priorities? I rest my case.

By: David Middleton

David Middleton — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:16:41 +0000

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are Australia’s biggest Icons. Imagine the Eiffle Tower, Taj Mahal, Big Ben, Venice, Leaning Tower of Pisa, La Scala, Great Wall of China, and many other world icons, if they were neglected.
The Opera House brings millions of tourist dollars into Australia, which makes our financial dollar go around. To ignore it’s refurbishment would be criminal.

By: judy browning

judy browning — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:28:05 +0000

I absolutly agree, I was appauled, what a waste of money when there is so much dept & many other obvious needs.