SYDNEY TOWER
Sydney Tower in the CBD |
Sydney Tower is the Sydney's tallest free-standing structure, and 2nd tallest in Australia. the height of this tower is around 309m (1,014 ft) and stands above the Sydney CBD. It is located Market St, between Pitt St and Castlereagh St, so it is really easy to access. The toer is open to the public and it is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the city, being visible from number of vantage points throughout town and from adjoining suburbs.
Let me explain briefly about the history of this tower. The plan for Sydney tower were started in March 1968, which is around 45 years ago and started constructing in 1975. the total cost of construction was A$36 million. In the 1981, the public started accessing to the tower, and in 1998, the addition of a lighting rod to the top of spire extended the tower's overall height to 309m. The name Sydney Tower has become common in daily usage,
however the tower is also known as the Sydney Tower Eye, AMP Tower, Westfield
Centrepoint Tower, Centrepoint Tower or justCentrepoint. The Sydney Tower is a
member of the World Federation of Great Towers.
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