Five years and $122m later, North Sydney Olympic swimming pool has finally reopened. Was it worth the wait?
The famous art deco pool has taken so long to renovate that some lifelong patrons died waiting. On Friday, its lanes were once again filled
The famous art deco pool has taken so long to renovate that some lifelong patrons died waiting. On Friday, its lanes were once again filled with swimmers Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast On a sunny Sydney Friday afternoon, a group of extremely athletic people in sailor costumes float merrily across a stretch of water, encased in inflatable spheres.
On land, similarly dressed athletic people slowly pull them along with strings as the performers strike acrobatic poses and wave to passersby. In the background is Sydney Harbour, its famous bridge and the Opera House.
To the right, Luna Park’s iconic gates and a ferris wheel. Continue reading...
