The overall design didn't differ much from the original Sydney Opera House, except for some minor details.
Due to the fact that the City of Sydney had recently allocated most of its funds to the construction of the King's Building, the actual commencement of the Sydney Opera House had to wait for another two years.
When it came to investment, Arthur placed great importance on the Sydney Opera House. The total investment for the Sydney Opera House was close to 52 million Australian dollars, making it the most expensive landmark constructed in Australasia to date.
Of course, since the construction was expected to take five years, an investment of 52 million Australian dollars wasn't considered excessive, with just over 10 million Australian dollars being spent each year.
Moreover, the Sydney Opera House was funded by three parties. Besides the original government and the Sydney City Council, the royal family would also participate in the investment of the Sydney Opera House.