| Construction started | Jul 2008 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Apr 2009 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2009 | The Montage completed: 9 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 05 Dec 2025 | Refurbishment of external waterproofing | $1.8m |
| 21 Nov 2019 | Stage 2: Soffit Cladding Replacement Apartments 801, 808, 901, 902, 903 & 904 | $150k |
| 17 Nov 2017 | Proposed Alteration to Facade - Stage 1: Installation of Thermal Detectors & Sounders in Units 1, 9, 801, 808, 901 and 904 | $24k |
| 07 Apr 2009 | Construction of a new building (Commercial/Residential Development). Stage 1: Excavation, piling, Basement slab. | $26.7m |
| 28 July 2008 | Construction of a new building (Commercial/Residential Development). Stage 3: Structure Levels 9-10 and Architectural Basement - Level 10. | $26.7m |
| 01 May 2008 | Structural (Levels 1 -8) and Services | $26.7m |
Is The Montage residential or commercial?
The Montage is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Montage built?
The Montage was completed in 2009.
How many floors does The Montage have?
The Montage has 9 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Montage?
The Montage has 84 homes. The national address file lists 77 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The Montage have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 85 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near The Montage?
The median unit price in Docklands was $585,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Montage?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 1 Encounter Way on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built The Montage?
Lend Lease developed The Montage, Plus Architecture designed it and Bovis Lend Lease built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Montage?
About 33 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 80 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near The Montage?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins Landing/Collins St #D17, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Montage?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 2 (DZ2).
Does The Montage have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS602178 has 77 lots.
Has any work been done on The Montage recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 5 building permits for The Montage since 2008. The most recent was in December 2025.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0); Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
