Sydney's new International Convention Centre: 'Visitors will be blown away,' minister says

By Lisa Visentin
Updated October 21 2016 - 9:08am, first published 6:00am
The Convention Centre is just one part of the International Convention Centre complex. Photo: Peter Rae
The Convention Centre is just one part of the International Convention Centre complex. Photo: Peter Rae
There are 70 meeting rooms, including these pods that overlook the Darling Harbour precinct. Photo: Peter Rae
There are 70 meeting rooms, including these pods that overlook the Darling Harbour precinct. Photo: Peter Rae
The Darling Habour theatre, seating 2500 people, is one of three tiered theatres.  Photo: Peter Rae
The Darling Habour theatre, seating 2500 people, is one of three tiered theatres. Photo: Peter Rae
Sydneysiders will be able to see inside the new International Convention Centre on Saturday.  Photo: Peter Rae
Sydneysiders will be able to see inside the new International Convention Centre on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rae

It has been almost three years since a wrecking ball swung through the old Convention Centre in Darling Harbour, amid the promise of a new world-class venue that would outshine every rival in the southern hemisphere.

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