🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 2018

Collins Square Tower 5

2-12 Batmans Hill Drive, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 117 m tall Β· #11 in Docklands
  • 33 floors
  • 6 businesses
  • 242 car spaces

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8 years standing

Built in 2 yrs 11 mths

  1. 2014Planning application
  2. Feb 2015Construction started
  3. 2018Completed
  4. TodayStill standing

19 building permits Β· 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Collins Square Tower 5

Collins Square Tower 5 is an office tower at Collins Square in Docklands, rising 116 m to its roof, with about 32 floors above ground. Walker Corporation developed it, Woods Bagot designed it and Multiplex built it. Construction began in 2015 and the tower was completed in 2018.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
2018
Construction started
2015 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
117 m
#11 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
33
Footprint
2,177 mΒ²
Architect
Woods Bagot
Builder
Multiplex
Businesses
6
Car spaces
242
Strata plan
PS503695 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
DZ3
Permits on record
19

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Southern Cross Station 5 min walk Β· 6 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

37 cafΓ©s, 1 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

135 street trees within 150 m Β· park 124 m away

✨ Activity5/10

12,069 people pass daily nearby Β· 9 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 Collins Square Tower 5.

πŸ—DeveloperWalker Corporation2014–2019verified2014-2019 Β· Developer of Collins Square precinct inclSource: apartments.com.au (formerly Urban.com.au) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectWoods Bagot2014–2019verified2014-2019 Β· Architect/designer of Tower 5Source: apartments.com.au (formerly Urban.com.au) β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderMultiplex2015–2019verified2015-2019 Β· Main contractor, design-and-constructSource: The Melburnian (formerly Docklands News) β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
5 min Β· 381 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 416 m
πŸš‹South Wharf/Wurundjeri Way #D5
Tram stop
1 min Β· 80 m
πŸš‹Batman's Hill/Collins St #D15
Tram stop
2 min Β· 166 m
πŸš‹Harbour Esp/Collins St #D16
Tram stop
2 min Β· 197 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

37β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
2🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Docklands

Residents10,957
Median age32
Households renting62%
Households without a car39%
Walk to work27%
Public transport to work39%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in Collins Square Tower 5

6 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Computer System Design and Related Services

Grant Thornton Australia

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

IQ Group

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

NBN Co Limited

Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals

Transurban Limited

Other Transport Support Services n.e.c.

Virtual HQ

Non-Residential Property Operators

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Collins Square Tower 5: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $584k of new works
Largest: Tower 5, Collins Square, 8 Batmans Hill Drive - Core upgrade works - Alterations to an Existing Building - Amended to change address
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $373k of new works
Largest: Level 18, Tower 5 - Alterations to levels 17 & 18
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $149k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor (part) Site Office for JH – Marvel Stadium Refurbishment
2020πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 32 floors
Name recorded: Collins Square Tower 5
4 Mar 2019πŸ“°
News
Final Collins Square tower completed
Walker Corporation's fifth and final commercial office tower at Collins Square was reported as completed in March 2019, designed by Woods Bagot and built by Multiplex. The reports described a 33-level, 117-metre tower costing $168.5 million, with Transurban as anchor tenant with an integrated fit-out on levels 24 to 31.
Covered by 2 outlets
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $445k of new works
Largest: Tower 5, L20 - Tenancy Fitout
2018πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Collins Square Tower 5 completed: 33 floors
Derived from Build Australia
10 Apr 2018πŸ“°
News
Tower 5 Collins Square tops out
Multiplex reached the topping-out milestone on the fifth and final commercial office tower at Collins Square, which was reported as a $126 million, 33-level, 117-metre tower designed by Woods Bagot. A May 2018 report gave a cost of $480 million for the same tower.
Covered by 2 outlets
2018πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 21 floors
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $3.2m of new works
Largest: Level 23 - The Executive Centre - Office Fitout
Jul 2016πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 6 certificates
Largest: Stage 20 - Tower 4 Retail Base Build Works & Tower 5 Retail Amenities & Bridge Link.
2016πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
By 2015βœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20 Feb 2015πŸ“°
News
Collins Square Tower 5 gains final approval and starts construction
Walker Corporation's Tower 5 at 2-12 Batmans Hill Drive received final state approval on 13 February 2015 and construction began on 16 February, reported as one of the fastest project starts in the precinct. A later March 2015 report said residents of Village Docklands opposed the building over traffic disruption, and that Walker Corporation chairman Lang Walker welcomed the approval.
Covered by 3 outlets
Feb 2015πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2015πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $167.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 6 - Structural Works - Level 3 Slab, Lateral Stability & Core Walls levels 3 to 23
2014πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2014-37 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
7 Nov 2014πŸ“°
News
Tower 5 Collins Square goes to planning stage with council support
Plans were reported for Tower 5, the final building in the Collins Square development at 2-12 Batmans Hill Drive, Docklands. The 27-storey tower designed by Woods Bagot would be taller than the 20 storeys the development plan previously allowed.
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Stage 3: Construction of a new building. Piling and early work
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Construction of a new building. Pile caps/Basement slab.
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $18.8m of new works
Largest: Construction of a new building. Demolition, site retention & excavation (Carpark) Basement.
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $31k of new works
Largest: Demolition of a building. AKA Cnr Stadium Drive & Wurundjeri Way, Docklands
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $11k of new works
Largest: Demolish building Wharf Road & Blyth Street
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $600k of new works
Largest: Stage 1A - Construction of a Temporary Display Suite and Project Office - Ground Level - Batman Hill Precinct - AKA 670 Flinders Street
2000πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: proposed installation of alarm signalling equipment
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $230k of new works
Largest: Construction of internal alterations to a building
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $71k of new works
Largest: Demolish railway platform and covering building

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 (DZ3)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO51Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO51-A3Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO4Planning control
PO7Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
PS503695
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
19
Estimated cost of works
About $191.7m
1997New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2016Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2018Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 21 floors
2020Office Β· 32 floors Β· "Collins Square Tower 5"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

Community

What people say about Collins Square Tower 5 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Collins Square Tower 5 residential or commercial?

Collins Square Tower 5 is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Collins Square Tower 5 built?

Collins Square Tower 5 was completed in 2018.

How many floors does Collins Square Tower 5 have?

Collins Square Tower 5 has 33 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Collins Square Tower 5?

The latest council census counted 6 businesses in Collins Square Tower 5, including COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, Grant Thornton Australia and IQ Group.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Collins Square Tower 5?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Collins Square Tower 5?

Walker Corporation developed Collins Square Tower 5, Woods Bagot designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Collins Square Tower 5?

About 116 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 11 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Collins Square Tower 5?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is South Wharf/Wurundjeri Way #D5, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Collins Square Tower 5?

The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 3 (DZ3).

Does Collins Square Tower 5 have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS503695 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Collins Square Tower 5 recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 19 building permits for Collins Square Tower 5 since 1997. The most recent was in November 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Collins Square Tower B 1Commercial118 m222013
Collins Square Tower A 3Commercial111 m202012

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), Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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