🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 2020

Victoria Police Centre

263-283 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 181 m tall Β· #1 in Docklands
  • 40 floors
  • 1 businesses
  • 600 car spaces

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6 years standing

Built in 7 yrs

  1. Oct 2013Construction started
  2. By Oct 2020Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

15 building permits Β· 7 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Victoria Police Centre

Victoria Police Centre is an office tower in Docklands with 40 floors above ground, and at 181 m it is the tallest of the 283 buildings in the suburb by measured roof height. Developed by Cbus Property and Australia Post, it was designed by Woods Bagot and built by Probuild, with construction starting in 2017 and completion in 2020.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
2020
Construction started
2017 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
174 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
181 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#1 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
40
Footprint
4,941 mΒ²
Architect
Woods Bagot
Builder
Probuild
Businesses
1
Car spaces
600
Strata plan
PS704434 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
15

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Southern Cross Station 3 min walk Β· 6 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

45 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery5/10

27 street trees within 150 m Β· park 336 m away

✨ Activity6/10

15,387 people pass daily nearby Β· 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 Victoria Police Centre.

πŸ—DeveloperCbus Property2016–2020verified2016-2020 Β· Lead developer of the market-led proposalSource: Victorian Government (Premier of Victoria) β†—
πŸ—DeveloperAustralia Post2016–2017reported2016-2017 Β· Project partner in the market-led proposalSource: Urban.com.au (via apartments.com.au) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectWoods Bagot2016–2020verified2016-2020 Β· Architect of the towerSource: Architecture AU β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderProbuild2017–2020verified2017-2020 Β· Main contractorSource: Cbus Property β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorKeppel REIT2017–presentverifiedCurrent Β· 2017-present Β· 50% ownership interestSource: Keppel REIT β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
3 min Β· 274 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
5 min Β· 427 m
πŸš‹La Trobe St/Spencer St #119
Tram stop
1 min Β· 106 m
πŸš‹Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120
Tram stop
1 min Β· 118 m
πŸš‹Spencer St/La Trobe St #1
Tram stop
2 min Β· 200 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

45β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
0🍷 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 Victoria Police Centre

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

VICTORIA POLICE

Police Services

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Timeline

Everything that has happened at Victoria Police Centre: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $511k of new works
Largest: 311 Spencer Street replacement of Basement 1 roller door
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $588k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Alteration - Vic Pol - Spencer Street Museum Works - Variation to Fire Services and Racking Layout
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $175k of new works
Largest: Alterations new auto doors.
2021πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 40 floors
Name recorded: Victoria Police Centre
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $8.4m of new works
Largest: Level 20, 21, 22 & 23 - Alteration
15 Dec 2020πŸ“°
News
Victoria Police publicises helipad at Victoria Police Centre
Victoria Police shared images of the helipad at the Victoria Police Centre, which it described as the southern hemisphere's highest. The article noted the $650 million cost and that the tower reached practical completion in October.
9 Oct 2020πŸ“°
News
Victoria Police Centre reaches practical completion
Cbus Property announced that the $650 million, 40-level Victoria Police Centre had reached practical completion as the new headquarters of Victoria Police. The tower was designed by Woods Bagot and built by Probuild.
By Oct 2020πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Victoria Police Centre completed: 40 floors
Derived from Cbus Property
2020πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 38 floors
Name recorded: Vacant
2020πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits Β· about $14.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Levels 24 and 25. Remainder of works.
19 Aug 2019πŸ“°
News
Keppel REIT marks topping out of Victoria Police Centre
Keppel REIT marked the topping out of the 40-storey Victoria Police Centre at 311 Spencer Street. The tower was to be fitted out over the following months, with Victoria Police staff expected to move in around mid-2020.
2018πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
18 Aug 2017πŸ“°
News
Construction starts on Victoria Police headquarters
The Victorian Government announced that construction was underway on the 39-storey Victoria Police Centre on Spencer Street. Docklands News reported that the building was set to be complete by 2019.
Covered by 2 outlets
2 Jun 2017πŸ“°
News
Melbourne City Council and state planning step on 39-storey police tower
Melbourne City Council was reported as poised to recommend the 39-storey, roughly 156-metre police headquarters proposal. Architecture AU later reported it was recommended to the Victorian planning minister for approval, which was still pending.
Covered by 2 outlets
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $400.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Site Establishment, site retention works, excavation to lowest basement level and inground drainage
24 Aug 2016πŸ“°
News
Revised 39-storey scheme proposed for 311 Spencer Street
Urban.com.au reported, citing the Ozscrapers forum, a new application for a 39-storey, 174-metre scheme at 311 Spencer Street, and asked whether it could become one of Melbourne's tallest office towers. The original plan had been about 20 storeys.
8 May 2016πŸ“°
News
Cbus Property and Australia Post propose Woods Bagot-designed Victoria Police Centre
Cbus Property and Australia Post put forward a market-led proposal for a new police headquarters at Spencer Street, designed by Woods Bagot. Urban.com.au reported the project at $300 million.
2015πŸ› 
Works
3 certificates Β· about $105.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Structural works only - excluding ground. City West Police Complex
Oct 2013πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $32.0m of new works
Largest: City West Police Complex (CWPC) Project - Stage 2 - Architectural Interiors Including Fire Services
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to part of building
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $346k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations - partitions and new plant platform.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay: possible past contamination; audit needed for sensitive uses
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

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
PS704434
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
15
Estimated cost of works
About $561.5m
1998New works by year (estimated)2024

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

2018Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2020Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 38 floors Β· "Vacant"
2021Office Β· 40 floors Β· "Victoria Police Centre"

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

Community

What people say about Victoria Police Centre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Victoria Police Centre residential or commercial?

Victoria Police Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Victoria Police Centre built?

Victoria Police Centre was completed in 2020.

How many floors does Victoria Police Centre have?

Victoria Police Centre has 40 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Victoria Police Centre?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Victoria Police Centre, including VICTORIA POLICE.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Victoria Police Centre?

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

Who designed and built Victoria Police Centre?

Australia Post developed Victoria Police Centre, Woods Bagot designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Victoria Police Centre?

About 181 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 1 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Victoria Police Centre?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is La Trobe St/Spencer St #119, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Victoria Police Centre?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does Victoria Police Centre have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS704434 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Victoria Police Centre recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for Victoria Police Centre since 1998. The most recent was in September 2024.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Victoria Police CentreCommercialβ€”402020
City West Police ComplexCommercial63 m152014
Mondriane TowerMixed use93 m262005
Atlantis Tower & HotelHotel101 m372009
Tower 2 (West)Residential153 m632021
Tower 1 (West)Mixed use153 m822021

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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