LifestyleSMH.com.auSuccess of Powerhouse Parramatta in the hands of Sydneysiders
The Powerhouse Parramatta has finally opened after nearly a decade of controversy, cost blowouts, and now a corruption referral hanging over its launch.
The ambitious project got off to a bad start, and it’s opening at a troubled economic time.
The Powerhouse Parramatta has opened after a fraught decade of disputes, inquiries, and a cost that ballooned to nearly one billion dollars.
The museum's board referred a two million dollar marketing contract to ICAC, and former CEO Lisa Havilah stepped down pending a governance investigation.
What should have been a proud cultural milestone for western Sydney is overshadowed by unresolved allegations and questions about spending priorities under the previous leadership.
The museum is now open to the public in Parramatta, so it is worth checking their website for opening times and exhibitions if you are in western Sydney.
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