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{{short description|Tall architectural structure in Sydney, Australia}}
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{{Infobox building
| name             = Sydney Tower
| image            = Sydney Tower (Centre Point Tower) seen from Queen's Square, Sydney.jpg
| image_size       = 200px
| caption          = 
| location         = [[Sydney]], Australia
| coordinates      = {{coord|-33.8704|151.2089|format=dms|region:AU-NSW|display=inline,title}}
| start_date       = 1970 (office building)<br>1975 (tower)
| completion_date  = 1981
| opened           = {{start date and age|1981|9|25|df=y}}
| alternate_names  = Westfield Tower<br>Centrepoint Tower
| building_type    = Observation and communications tower
| antenna_spire    = {{Convert|309|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="skyscrapercenter.com">{{Cite web|title=Sydney Tower - The Skyscraper Center|url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/sydney-tower/9416|access-date=2021-03-17|website=www.skyscrapercenter.com|archive-date=18 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318162159/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/sydney-tower/9416|url-status=live}}</ref>
| roof             = {{Convert|268|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}: Sydney Tower Skywalk
| top_floor        = {{Convert|250|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}: Observation deck (Sydney Tower Eye)
| floor_count      = 4
| elevator_count   = 3
| cost             = [[Australian dollar|A$]]36 million
| floor_area       = 
| architect        = Donald Crone & Associates
| structural_engineer = 
| main_contractor  = [[Walter Construction Group|Concrete Constructions]]
| developer        = [[AMP Limited|AMP]]
| owner            = [[Scentre Group]]
| management       = Trippas White Group<br>[[Merlin Entertainments]]
| website          = {{url|https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au}}
| references       = 
}}

'''Sydney Tower''', also known as the '''Sydney Tower Eye''', '''Westfield Tower''' and formerly albeit still commonly as '''Centrepoint Tower''', is an [[Observation tower|observation]] and [[Radio masts and towers|telecommunications]] [[tower]] that is the tallest structure in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]], as well as the second-tallest observation tower in the [[Southern Hemisphere]]. Sydney Tower has also previously been known as ''AMP Tower''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Centrepoint Tower {{!}} The Dictionary of Sydney |url=https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/centrepoint_tower |access-date=2022-05-07 |website=dictionaryofsydney.org |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170736/http://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/centrepoint_tower |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=About Sydney Tower|url=https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/explore/about-sydney-tower/|access-date=2022-05-07|website=Sydney Tower Eye|language=en-AU|archive-date=14 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314205659/https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/explore/about-sydney-tower/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The tower stands {{Convert|309|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} above the [[Sydney central business district]] (CBD), located on [[Market Street, Sydney|Market Street]], between [[Pitt Street|Pitt]] and [[Castlereagh Street]]s. It is accessible from the [[Pitt Street Mall]], Market Street or Castlereagh Street and sits above the [[Westfield Sydney]] (formerly Centrepoint) shopping centre. The tower is open to the public, and is one of the most prominent [[Tourism_in_Sydney|tourist]] attractions in the city, being visible from a number of vantage points throughout town and from adjoining suburbs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sydney Tower Official Site|url=http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/|access-date=18 January 2013|archive-date=4 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104105607/http://sydneytowereye.com.au/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sydney Showcase|url=http://www.sydneyshowcase.com.au/Sydney-Australia-highlights/|access-date=18 January 2013|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170725/http://www.sydneyshowcase.com.au/Sydney-Australia-highlights/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Auckland]]'s [[Sky Tower (Auckland)|Sky Tower]] is taller but Sydney Tower's main [[observation deck]] is almost {{Convert|30|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} higher than the observation deck on Auckland's Sky Tower.

While the shopping centre at the base of the tower is run by the [[Scentre Group]], the tower itself is occupied by Trippas White Group, which owns and operates Sydney Tower Dining, and [[Merlin Entertainments]], which owns and operates the Sydney Tower Eye observation deck and outside adventure experience known as the SKYWALK.

==History==
Designed by Australian architect Donald Crone, the first plans for Sydney Tower were unveiled in March 1968. Construction of the office building started in 1970, and tower construction began in 1975. Prior to construction of the tower, the height limit in Sydney had been set at {{Convert|279|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}, to allow for the harbour's [[flying boat]]s that were popular before the jet era.<ref name=FAQ/> It was developed by [[AMP Limited|AMP]], with [[Walter Construction Group|Concrete Constructions]] the main contractor.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19810925&id=xv5jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2uYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6691,9094465 The symphony of building great work] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521004948/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19810925&id=xv5jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2uYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6691,9094465 |date=21 May 2022 }} ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 25 September 1981 page 10</ref>

Public access to the tower began on 25 September 1981.<ref name="FACT">[https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/visitor-info/about-sydney-tower/ About Sydney Tower](from the Sydney Tower Eye website. Accessed 23 Sep 2020.) {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111220405/https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/visitor-info/about-sydney-tower/ |date=11 November 2020 }}</ref> The total cost of construction was A$36
million.<ref name=FAQ>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sydneytoweroztrek.com.au/media_cd/Sydney_Tower_Facts.pdf |title=Sydney Tower Fact Sheet|publisher=[[Internet Archive]] Wayback Machine|date=29 August 2007|access-date=19 May 2009|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070829072008/http://www.sydneytoweroztrek.com.au/media_cd/Sydney_Tower_Facts.pdf |archive-date = 29 August 2007}}</ref> In 1998, the addition of a [[lightning rod]] to the top of spire extended the tower's overall height from 305 metres to {{Convert|309|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}, which is {{Convert|327|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} [[Above mean sea level|above sea level]].<ref name=syd_arch>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sydneyarchitecture.com/cbd/cbd4-042.htm|title=Centrepoint Tower|publisher=Sydney Architecture|access-date=8 February 2011|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170725/http://www.sydneyarchitecture.com/cbd/cbd4-042.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

While AMP managed the Centrepoint shopping centre, the tower was officially referred to as the AMP Tower. After the [[Westfield Group]] took over ownership of Centrepoint in December 2001, the name was changed to Sydney Tower.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220808183136/https://www.afr.com/property/westfield-likely-buyer-of-amps-centrepoint-20011113-k1bbq Westfield likely buyer of AMP's Centrepoint] ''[[Australian Financial Review]]'' 13 November 2001</ref><ref> [https://web.archive.org/web/20080205074035/http://westfield.com/corporate/retailer/au/centrepoint.html Westfield Centrepoint] [[Westfield Group]]</ref>

In 2009, the base building was closed and stripped for a major refurbishment. This involved the connection of the shopping centre to other arcades and a complete upgrade of all the sites. The shopping centre was progressively reopened from 2010 and was renamed [[Westfield Sydney]]. In June 2011 the AMP banner was removed by helicopter from the tower and replaced by a large illuminated Westfield logo.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170220032909/http://claudeneon.com.au/westfield-on-sydney-tower/ Westfield on Sydney Tower] Claude Neon</ref>

In 2011, [[Merlin Entertainments]] acquired the rights to operate the observation deck, renaming the attraction the Sydney Tower Eye.<ref>{{cite news|last=Campion|first=Vikki|title=UK firm Merlin Entertainment Group eyeing off Sydney Tower for a makeover|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/news/merlin-entertainment-group-eyeing-off-sydney-tower-for-a-makeover/story-e6frg8ro-1226110871747|access-date=19 September 2011|newspaper=[[The Australian]]|date=8 September 2011|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170723/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/news/merlin-entertainment-group-eyeing-off-sydney-tower-for-a-makeover/story-e6frg8ro-1226110871747|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Hardie|first=Giles|title=EyePhoney: Sydney Tower goes over the top|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/about-town/eyephoney-sydney-tower-goes-over-the-top-20110818-1iz8n.html|access-date=19 September 2011|newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=18 August 2011|archive-date=5 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205044457/https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/about-town/eyephoney-sydney-tower-goes-over-the-top-20110818-1iz8n.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Structure==
===Sections===
Four sections of the tower are open to the public, three being occupied by Sydney Tower Dining.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/|title=Home|publisher=Trippas White Group|access-date=11 December 2012|archive-date=15 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315020615/https://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> 360 Bar and Dining, which offers revolving views of the Sydney skyline, is located on level one of the Sydney Tower.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/360-Bar-and-Dining/1|title=360 Bar and Dining|publisher=Trippas White Group|access-date=11 December 2012|archive-date=14 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140414005823/http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/360-Bar-and-Dining/1|url-status=dead}}</ref> Sydney Tower Buffet, a contemporary self-select restaurant, is on the tower's second level.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/Sydney-Tower-Buffet/7|title=Sydney Tower Buffet|publisher=Trippas White Group|access-date=11 December 2012|archive-date=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111015706/http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/Sydney-Tower-Buffet/7|url-status=dead}}</ref> Studio, located on level three can cater for cocktail functions for 200 people and 156 sit-down guests.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/Sky-Venue/6|title=Sky Venue|publisher=Trippas White Group|access-date=11 December 2012|archive-date=29 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140829164323/http://www.trippaswhitegroup.com.au/our-venues/Sky-Venue/6|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The observation deck, currently called the Sydney Tower Eye, is located on level four of Sydney Tower. To access this level, visitors can buy a pass from the operating company or at the gate. The pass allows access to other Sydney attractions including [[Wild Life Sydney]] and the [[Sydney Aquarium]].<ref name="Ticket Prices">{{cite web|title=Ticket Prices|url=http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/tickets/#combo-tix|publisher=Sydney Tower Eye|access-date=19 September 2011|archive-date=2 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302111459/http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/tickets/#combo-tix|url-status=live}}</ref> The Sydney Tower Eye is located {{Convert|250|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} above ground level. It has a fully enclosed viewing platform featuring 360-degree views of the city and surrounding areas.<ref name="Observation Deck"/> This floor also houses a small gift shop, [[multilingual]] [[touchscreen]]s<ref name="Observation Deck">{{cite web|title=Observation Deck|url=http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/observation-deck/|publisher=Sydney Tower Eye|access-date=19 September 2011|archive-date=10 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310065040/https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/observation-deck/|url-status=live}}</ref> and a readout that displays data about the wind speed, direction, sway amplitude, and other statistics of the tower. On 23 September 2011, a [[4D film|4D]] [[Movie theater|cinema]] was opened on the fourth floor of the arcade, playing a film with footage from various locations in Sydney.<ref>{{cite web|title=4D Cinema|url=http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/4d-cinema/|publisher=Sydney Tower Eye|access-date=19 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926051210/http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/4d-cinema/|archive-date=26 September 2011}}</ref> The theatre is the first of its kind in Australia; in-theatre effects include wind, bubbles, and fire.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/city-centre/attractions/sydney-tower-eye|title=Sydney Tower Eye|publisher=Sydney.com|access-date=12 December 2012|archive-date=6 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306222010/https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/city-centre/attractions/sydney-tower-eye|url-status=live}}</ref>

Skywalk is an open-air glass-floored platform encircling the Sydney Tower Eye at a height of {{Convert|268|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} above ground level.<ref name=Skywalk>{{cite web|title=Skywalk|url=http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/skywalk/|publisher=Sydney Tower Eye|access-date=19 September 2011|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304184955/https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/skywalk/|url-status=live}}</ref> The viewing platform extends over the edge of the main structure of the deck.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sydney Skywalk opens 880 feet up on tower|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aDEzAAAAIBAJ&dq=sydney%20tower%20skywalk&pg=4728%2C8745696|access-date=19 September 2011|newspaper=The Free Lance-Star|date=29 October 2005|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170724/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aDEzAAAAIBAJ&dq=sydney%20tower%20skywalk&pg=4728,8745696|url-status=live}}</ref> It was opened on 18 October 2005, cost [[Australian dollar|A$]]3.75&nbsp;million to construct, took four years to design and two months to build. This platform is only accessible as part of planned and booked tours.<ref name="FACT"/>

===Details===
The golden turret near the top of the tower has a maximum capacity of 960 people.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/about-sydney-tower/ |title=About Sydney Tower |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2015 |website=www.sydneytowereye.com.au/ |publisher=Merlin Entertainments |access-date=23 August 2015 |archive-date=30 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170735/https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/explore/about-sydney-tower/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Travel to the observation deck is by three high speed [[double-deck lift]]s, each with a capacity of 8 to 10 people. The lifts travel at full, half or quarter speed, depending on wind conditions. At full speed the lifts reach the deck in 45 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/media/74554/ste_excursion_risk_assessment.pdf |title=School Excursions - Background information for Teachers making Risk Assessments |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=n.d. |website=www.sydneytowereye.com.au/ |publisher=The Sydney Tower Eye |access-date=27 December 2017|archive-date=11 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811191703/https://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/media/74554/ste_excursion_risk_assessment.pdf}}</ref>

==Cultural events==
Leading up to the [[2000 Summer Olympics|Sydney 2000 Olympics]], the tower was decorated with sculptures by Australian artist Dominique Sutton (an athlete rising from starting blocks, a gymnast performing a handstand, and a wheelchair basketball player passing the ball) which were positioned above the main body of the tower and in some cases overhung the edges. These sculptures were removed in 2002 and relocated to [[Sydney Olympic Park]] at [[Homebush Bay]].<ref>{{cite web|title=''New home for athletes of steel''|publisher=Australian Government: Department of Communication, Information Technology and the Arts|date=1 June 2003|url=https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/text_blocks/26391|access-date=14 October 2006|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170731/https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/text_blocks/26391|url-status=dead}} (Updated 11 January 2016).</ref> The figures were placed atop the tower using an [[Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane|S-64 Aircrane]] heavy lift helicopter known as [[Elvis (helicopter)|"Elvis"]].

On several occasions, the tower has been used to launch [[fireworks]] or it has been illuminated with coloured lights as part of various celebrations in Sydney, such as New Year's Eve or during the Olympics in 2000.

Each year the Sydney Tower Stair Challenge comprises the challenge of running up 1,504 stairs from [[Pitt Street Mall]] to the Observation Deck.<ref name=Supersprint>[http://www.supersprint.com.au/Default.aspx?Menu=416&Content=962&Template=1 Sydney Tower Run Up] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824192443/http://www.supersprint.com.au/Default.aspx?Menu=416&Content=962&Template=1 |date=24 August 2007 }} (from the 'Supersprint' website)</ref> The event is to raise money for the [[The Cancer Council Australia|Cancer Council]], and the two winners become eligible to compete in the [[Empire State Building]] Run-up.<ref name=Supersprint/> However, the event was cancelled in both 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://towerrunning.com.au/race-results/|title=Results|publisher=Stair Climbing Australia|access-date=12 December 2012|archive-date=15 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015182604/http://towerrunning.com.au/race-results/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://towerrunning.com.au/2012/05/09/sydney-tower-run-up-2012-is-cancelled/|title=Sydney Tower Run-up 2012 is cancelled.|date=9 May 2012|publisher=Stair Climbing Australia|access-date=12 December 2012|archive-date=10 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510214918/http://towerrunning.com.au/2012/05/09/sydney-tower-run-up-2012-is-cancelled/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Incidents==
On 8 March 2018, the Skywalk was closed for five weeks following the suicide of a 21-year-old woman who removed her safety harness and leapt from the tower while on a tour. The Skywalk reopened on 12 April 2018, after conducting a probe into the incident and the tower having upgraded the safety equipment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-tower-s-skywalk-shut-for-probe-into-woman-s-fatal-plunge-20180309-p4z3pl.html|title=Sydney Tower's Skywalk shut for probe into woman's fatal plunge|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=9 March 2018|access-date=29 April 2018|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170731/https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-tower-s-skywalk-shut-for-probe-into-woman-s-fatal-plunge-20180309-p4z3pl.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-tower-s-skywalk-boosts-safety-measures-after-woman-s-fatal-fall-20180409-p4z8jf.html|title=Sydney Tower's Skywalk boosts safety measures after woman's fatal fall|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=11 April 2018|access-date=29 April 2018|archive-date=30 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170729/https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-tower-s-skywalk-boosts-safety-measures-after-woman-s-fatal-fall-20180409-p4z8jf.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The second suicide took place on 8 July that same year. Leonard Nherera, 18, jumped 268 metres to his death from the Skywalk tour at 7pm.<ref>[https://www.9news.com.au/national/centrepoint-tower-death-victim-identified-as-teen-leonard-nherera/e4ea1943-c1a0-4c31-b811-efa16810b996#:~:text=Sydney%20Tower%20Skywalk%20security%20called%20into%20question&text=It%20is%20understood%20the%20teenager,at%20the%20popular%20tourist%20location.&text=Leonard's%20death%20is%20the%20second%20incident%20at%20the%20Sydney%20landmark%20this%20year.,-In%20March%2C%20it "Victim of Centrepoint Tower death identified as Leonard Nherera"] 9 News, 12 July 2018</ref>

== Engineering heritage award ==
The tower received an Engineering Heritage Plaque from [[Engineers Australia]] as part of its [[Engineers Australia#Engineering Heritage Recognition Program|Engineering Heritage Recognition Program]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/heritage/sydney-tower-1981
| title = Sydney Tower, 1981-
| publisher = [[Engineers Australia]]
| access-date = 2020-05-08
| archive-date = 30 December 2022
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221230170736/https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/heritage/sydney-tower-1981
| url-status = live
}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
*The tower appeared in the 1990 [[Disney]] animated film ''[[The Rescuers Down Under]]'' and the 2003 [[Disney]]/[[Pixar]] animated film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''.
*In the film ''[[Mission: Impossible 2]]'', the tower is seen in several shots, usually shown whenever the CBD of Sydney appears.
*The tower was featured in the 1995 film ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie]]'', where it was used as the Angel Grove Observatory. A CGI simulation of the tower was used when it became a weapon for the main villain, [[List of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers characters#Ivan_Ooze | Ivan Ooze]] in the film's climactic battle.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/search/title|title=IMDb: Filming Location Matching "CentrePoint Tower, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)|website=IMDb|access-date=28 November 2018|archive-date=16 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116122745/https://www.imdb.com/search/title/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*In the 1999 film ''[[The Matrix]]'', the tower can be seen in the background of multiple shots, most notably when [[Neo (The Matrix) | Neo]] is scaling the office building or the helicopter crash towards the end of the film.
* The tower is destroyed in the films ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' and ''[[Supernova (2005 film)|Supernova]]''.
*The tower is demolished in the 2017 short film'' [[Waltzing Tilda]]''.

==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150">
File:The Westfield Centrepoint Tower (6619289471).jpg|The turret of the tower, with current [[Westfield Group|Westfield]] branding
File:Speaker's adventure - Sydney Tower.jpg|External bracing on the tower
File:Sydney tower sunset.jpg|The tower at sunset
File:(1)Market Street Sydney.jpg|The Sydney Tower seen from [[Market Street, Sydney|Market Street]], 1985
File:Sydney Tower view from Pitt St mall - panoramio.jpg|Sydney Tower from [[Pitt Street]]
File:Sydney Tower Revolving Restauarant.jpg|[[Revolving restaurant]]
</gallery>
{{wide image|Sydney Tower Panorama.jpg|1000px|Panorama from the top of the Sydney Tower}}

==See also==
{{Portal|Architecture|New South Wales}}
* [[List of tallest towers in the world]]
* [[Hyperboloid structure]]
** [[List of hyperboloid structures]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==
* Saiful H. Esa: ''Sydney Tower at Centrepoint, Sydney'', University of New South Wales, 1991.
* A. Wargon, E. Smith, A. Davids: ''Sydney Tower Design for Comfort and Strength'', in: '' National Structural Engineering Conference'', 1990, {{ISBN|0-858255065}}.
* Alexander Wargon: ''Sydney Tower at Centrepoint (Australia)'', in: IBASE STRUCTURES C-34/85 (Telecommunication Towers), Mai 1985, S. 24–27, ISSN 0377-7286. ([http://retro.seals.ch/digbib/view?rid=bse-pe-002:1985:9::89&id=hitlist&id2=&id3= here online])
* B. J. Vickery, Alan Garnett Davenport: ''An Investigation of the Behaviour in Wind of the Proposed Centrepoint Tower in Sydney, Australia'', University of Western Ontario. Faculty of Engineering Science 1970.
* John Steven Gero, Wargon, Chapman and Associates: ''Preliminary Report on the Model Investigation of the Centrepoint Tower for the A.M.P.'', Department of Architectural Science, University of Sydney, 1969, {{ISBN|978-0855890162}}.

==External links==
{{Commons category|Sydney Tower}}
* {{Structurae|id=20000286|title=Sydney Tower}}
* [http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au Sydney Tower Eye official website]
* {{cite web|url=http://www.sydneyarchitecture.com/cbd/cbd4-042.htm|title=Centrepoint (formerly AMP Tower) (see also Westfield Sydney City)|publisher=Sydney Architecture|access-date=22 June 2013}} – Includes photos taken during construction.
* [http://www.dedeceblog.com/2011/06/29/westfield-signage/#prettyPhoto ''Sydney Tower gets "re-badged"''] – blog with historic images and newspaper articles of Sydney Tower
* {{cite web | url = http://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/centrepoint_tower | title = Centrepoint Tower | access-date = 9 October 2015 | author = Mark Dunn | date = 2008 | work = Dictionary of Sydney | publisher = Dictionary of Sydney Trust}}

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