Centrepoint Tower

Sydney is filled with many attractions and entertainment sites; these include the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House etc. Here are some of the many attractions in Sydney:

Centrepoint Tower, also called AMP Tower and Sydney Tower, is the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere, rising 304.8 metres (1 000 feet) above the city streets and 324.8 metres (1 065 feet) above the harbour. From the Observation Deck, visitors to AMP Tower are treated with the best of Sydney and the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Terrigal to the North, Wollongong to the South and the Blue Mountains to the West. Here viewers can really get their bearings, with 360º views of attractions and activities in and around Sydney.

At night, capture a glimpse of one of the most spectacular light shows in the world. Participants will find high powered binoculars to extend their viewing range, a tourist information and booking service, and guided tours.

AMP Tower is a members of the World Federation of Great Towers - an association of international monuments from around the world.

Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee or a light meal in the skylounge whilst enjoying the breathtaking view. A wide variety of hot and cold light meals and snacks are available along with a fully licensed bar.
Cost - Adults - $10.00, Children and Pensioners - $4.50
Phone - (2) 9229 7444
Hours - Sunday to Thursday 9:30am - 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday - 9:30am - 11:00pm

Location	Centre of Sydney
Height	324.8 metres (1 065 feet). It is the tallest building in Australia; more than 50 metres (150 feet) taller than any other building.
Shaft	46 Barrel units. Austen 50 steel 6.7 metres (22 feet) diameter. Contains two sets of fire isolated stairs and three passenger lift shafts
Weight of Shaft	2664 tonnes (2622 tons)
Turret Construction	Reinforced Concrete, Steel Frame
Turret Capacity	960 people
Elevators	3 double decker
Elevator Speed	426 metres (1 400 feet) per minute
Cables	Heavy Galvanised Steel
Owner	AMP Society
Architect	Donald Crone & Associates Pty Ltd
Consulting Engineers	Wargon Chapman & Associates Pty Ltd
Quantity Surveyor	Rider Hunt & Partners
Mechanical Engineers	Norman Disney & Young Pty Ltd
Electrical Engineers	Quiggin Cook & Associates Pty Ltd
Builder	Concrete Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd
Erection Consultants to Concrete Constructions	Redpath Dorman Long (Contracting) Pty Ltd
Date Commenced Construction	October 1977