Doubts raised over Powerhouse move to Parramatta as director admits cost is unknown

By Andrew Taylor
Updated October 25 2016 - 7:09pm, first published 6:30pm
Serious concerns about the NSW government's controversial plan to move the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta have been raised in a parliamentary inquiry.  Photo: Anna Kucera
Serious concerns about the NSW government's controversial plan to move the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta have been raised in a parliamentary inquiry. Photo: Anna Kucera
Robert Borsak, chairman of the NSW parliamentary inquiry into museums, questioned whether Powerhouse director Dolla Merrillees had sufficient skills and experience to deliver a new museum. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
Robert Borsak, chairman of the NSW parliamentary inquiry into museums, questioned whether Powerhouse director Dolla Merrillees had sufficient skills and experience to deliver a new museum. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Powerhouse Museum director Dolla Merrillees, pictured in April, opposite the proposed new site for the museum in Parramatta. Photo: Louise Kennerley
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Powerhouse Museum director Dolla Merrillees, pictured in April, opposite the proposed new site for the museum in Parramatta. Photo: Louise Kennerley

A crucial crossbench MP has raised doubts about the NSW government's plan to move the Powerhouse Museum from Ultimo to Parramatta.

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