It's been deemed as embarrassing by Newcastle Council.
Council voted last night to demolish the Queens Wharf Tower by the middle of next year.
Interim CEO, Jeremy Bath says the 30 metre observation tower is an embarrassment to the city due to its unfortunate shape.
"I think we all know that it has become something of an embarrassment to the city, not something that we can be proud of and frankly Newcastle is better than having a 30 metre high phallic symbol down at one of the most prominent parts of the harbour," said Jeremy.
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It also doesn't have wheelchair access, it is constantly the target of vandals and it's also council's most complained-about asset.
The decision has certainly gathered some attention on social media today, with many reliving much-loved jokes and throwing around ideas about what could be done with the tower instead.
"I think those who are questioning it are largely doing it with their tongue certainly in their cheek," said Jeremy.
It's hoped a historical replacement will be an option. The tower was erected in 1988 and opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her bicentenary visit to Australia.
Council adds the tower doesn't have a purpose anymore because it was connected to bridge over the railway tracks which no longer exist.
"You can simply walk across the road to get into the CBD and the tower holds no purpose other than to be a subject of regular amusement to visitors to our city who ask the inevitable question, why?" said Jeremy.
The Interim CEO says you still have time to take one last hike up the tower.
"Certainly for the next six months until council takes the tower down people will have the opportunity, if they're mad enough frankly, to go up one last time but I do stress to people it is quite a hike, it's not particularly safe and once you get up there there's only one way down."
