Cobwebs and grime have covered the four faces of Sydney's historic GPO clock tower for over 50 years.Fourth-generation stonemason Rick Timperi has been tasked with restoring the heritage-listed building "from top to bottom".The four-month project is set to be completed in October, but Mr Timperi said he won't rush the process."We're trying to get it back to its former glory, we're trying to stop the level of deterioration and maintain it for future generations.
The clock itself is undergoing a major refurbishment, from an automated system to its original mechanism. "My brother and myself are here doing it today. It's an honour to be working on such a significant project," he said.Heritage guide Margaret Monger said the GPO was the centrepiece of Sydney when it was built in the late 1800s.
LyndaFrench19 If the GPO is closed can it still be the 'GPO clock'?
Bugger did it get the virus too from Victoria?
Slow news day obvs
I'm surprised it hasn't been defaced or ripped down by far left BLM protesters.
I'm surprised it's not getting knocked down for some apartments.
That's a shorter time than most Sydneysiders
Finally. Some GOOD news.
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