World Trade Centre
18-38 Siddeley Street, Docklands VIC 3008
- 68 m tall · #41 in Docklands
- 14 floors
- 19 businesses
- 336 car spaces
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43 years standing
- 1983Completed
- 2012Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
107 building permits · 6 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About World Trade Centre
World Trade Centre is a commercial building in Docklands, with 14 floors above ground and a roof 68 m high. Towers 2, 3 and 4 were sold for $267.5 million in 2017, and Crown Casino opened in the building in 1994. Developed by the Port of Melbourne Authority and designed by Grahame Shaw & Partners, it was completed in 1983.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1983
- Height
- 68 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#41 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 14 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 11,512 m²
- Architect
- Grahame Shaw & Partners Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 19
- Car spaces
- 336
- Strata plan
- PS443373 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 107
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 6 min walk · 6 tram stops within 400 m
9 cafés, 0 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
50 street trees within 150 m · park 48 m away
7,748 people pass daily nearby · 8 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of World Trade Centre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station6 min · 461 m
Train station6 min · 505 m
Tram stop2 min · 130 m
Tram stop2 min · 170 m
Tram stop3 min · 225 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Docklands
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in World Trade Centre
19 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Byblos Bar & Restaurant
Care Park
Compass Offices (Melbourne) Pty Ltd
Degani Bakery Cafe
Hancock Victorian Plantations Australia I Pty Ltd
Knight Frank Australia Pty Ltd
Little Assets Melb City Early Learning Centre
Man Mo @ Wtc
MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TIMBERLAND AND AGRICULTURE (AUSTRALASIA) PTY LIMITED
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at World Trade Centre: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designLSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- PS443373
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 107
- Estimated cost of works
- About $145.0m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about World Trade Centre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is World Trade Centre residential or commercial?
World Trade Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was World Trade Centre built?
World Trade Centre was completed in 1983.
How many floors does World Trade Centre have?
World Trade Centre has 14 floors above ground.
What businesses are in World Trade Centre?
The latest council census counted 19 businesses in World Trade Centre, including Byblos Bar & Restaurant, Care Park and Compass Offices (Melbourne) Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in World Trade Centre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built World Trade Centre?
Port of Melbourne Authority developed World Trade Centre and Grahame Shaw & Partners designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is World Trade Centre?
About 68 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 41 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near World Trade Centre?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flinders Street West/Flinders St #D6, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for World Trade Centre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does World Trade Centre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS443373 has 1 lot.
When was World Trade Centre sold?
Towers 2, 3 and 4 were sold for $267.5 million on 8 February 2017.
Who bought a stake in World Trade Centre in 2014?
In October 2014, Abacus and KKR bought 70% of World Trade Centre from Riverlee.
Has any work been done on World Trade Centre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 107 building permits for World Trade Centre since 1996. The most recent was in November 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Trade Centre | Commercial | — | 14 | 1983 |
| Victorian Police Centre | Commercial | 84 m | 15 | 1983 |
| Crowne Plaza | Hotel | 109 m | 12 | 1989 |
| Flinders Wharf Apartments | Mixed use | 113 m | 19 | 2003 |
| Melbourne Convention Centre Parking | Commercial | 151 m | 10 | 1983 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.