Powerhouse Museum could cost almost $2 billion to move 20 kilometres to Parramatta

By Andrew Taylor
Updated February 21 2017 - 6:08pm, first published 5:20pm
"We are not building a nuclear reactor or a defence facility; We are relocating a museum": NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers
"We are not building a nuclear reactor or a defence facility; We are relocating a museum": NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers
The proposed site of the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta has several drawbacks, architect Joe Agius has told a parliamentary inquiry. Photo: Louise Kennerley
The proposed site of the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta has several drawbacks, architect Joe Agius has told a parliamentary inquiry. Photo: Louise Kennerley
Powerhouse director Dolla Merrillees said claimed a negative campaign against the relocation of the museum had made it more difficult to attract sponsors. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
Powerhouse director Dolla Merrillees said claimed a negative campaign against the relocation of the museum had made it more difficult to attract sponsors. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
Secrecy surrounds the NSW government's controversial plan to move the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta, which could cost up to $2 billion. Photo: Powerhouse Museum
Secrecy surrounds the NSW government's controversial plan to move the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta, which could cost up to $2 billion. Photo: Powerhouse Museum

The cost of moving the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta could blow out to almost $2 billion – 10 times the estimated sale price of the museum's Ultimo site.

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