In 1954 the government of New South Wales decided to build a music centre on the site of a disused tram depot at Bennelong Point on Sydney harbour. An international architectural competition was commissioned by the government for the building to be known as the Sydney Opera House and 223 entries were received. The winning design, number 218, was submitted by architect Joern Utzon of Denmark. Documentary film of the early history and building of the Sydney Opera House from 1959 until its completion in 1973.