NRS-12697 | Opera House press statements

This series comprises press statements relating to the construction of the Sydney Opera House between August 1962 and December 1966. The statements address: the letting of the contract for Stage II of construction; the erection of the sails in 1962; the planning for the interior; stage lighting and machinery; materials; increasing cost estimates; the conflict between Jørn Utzon and the Minister for Public Works, Davis Hughes (which resulted in Utzon's resignation in March 1966); the appointment of the architects Hall, Todd and Littlemore to complete the project; and the letting of the contract to builder M.R. Hornibrook (NSW) Pty Ltd to undertake Stage III (the final stage of construction). The press statements deal with possibly the most controversial period in the Opera House's construction. A list of press statements and dates is included at the beginning of the bundle. (12/12760.1). 1 bundle.