The Opera House is an iconic architectural marvel located in
Bennelong Point, Sydney that attracts over 7 million people a year, with
300,000 people participating in guided tours of the facility. It features
several theatres and restaurants and souvenir shops which surround the area
below. There are several staircases, lifts and escalators that allow more
navigation through and around the upper and lower levels of the site, giving an
exquisite view of Sydney in every angle.
This iconic landmark hosts various events and ceremonies,
holding 1500 performances and in-house productions including but not limited to
Opera, Ballet and Orchestral concerts each year. With this big of a number, it
is certain that the site is always occupied and guarded with patrol officers
constantly circulating the area.
The environmental considerations we are focusing on
is the rising sea levels as a result of climate change which may affect the
structure, accessibility and condition of the Opera House and the restaurants,
shops and facilities that are located on the lower levels of the wharf.
According to http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/environment/our_approach.aspx the site is currently managed under an 'Environmental Sustainability
Plan' which commenced on 1 July 2013. The plan aims to:
1.
Use Resources
Efficiently and Responsibly
2.
Minimise Waste
3.
Improve Environmental
Risk Management
4.
Embed, Engage and
Inspire Change
To lose such a
beautiful establishment would be devastating. It is one of the most iconic
locations to take a photo of in Australia and provides a scenic gateway between
Circular Quay and Royal Botanic Gardens. We would be stripped of a significant
cultural destination, as the grand site will not be able to host such exquisite,
meaningful performances.
The Opera House is the youngest cultural site to
ever be included on the World Heritage list by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), well known for representing a
masterpiece of human creative genius. Being one of the greatest home of music,
theatrical and dramatic performance, to be able to place yourself within the
amazing structure of the Opera House and to actually perform within those walls
would be a great honour.
A Timeline of a few iconic moments within the Opera House’s
history
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