Bureau of Meteorology Building
694-704 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
- 72 m tall · #39 in Docklands
- 17 floors
- 9 businesses
- 265 car spaces
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22 years standing
Built in 1 yr 4 mths
- Sep 2002Construction started
- 2004Completed
- TodayStill standing
51 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Bureau of Meteorology Building
The Bureau of Meteorology Building is a 17-storey office tower in Docklands, on Collins Street, standing 72 m to its roof. It was completed in 2004, and its current developer is Cromwell Property Group.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2004
- Height
- 71 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#39 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 17
- Footprint
- 4,736 m²
- Businesses
- 9
- Car spaces
- 265
- Strata plan
- PS508580 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- DZ3
- Permits on record
- 51
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 2 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
63 cafés, 4 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
89 street trees within 150 m · park 360 m away
12,069 people pass daily nearby · 11 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 Bureau of Meteorology Building.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 125 m
Train station2 min · 191 m
Tram stop1 min · 75 m
Tram stop1 min · 117 m
Tram stop3 min · 262 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 Bureau of Meteorology Building
9 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Bureau Of Meteorology
Cromwell Property Services Pty Ltd
Greater Group
Lend Lease Building Contractors Pty Limited
Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd
Open Universities Australia Pty Ltd
Pacific Blue
Secure Parking Management No. 2 Pty Ltd
St Brew
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Bureau of Meteorology Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO51Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO51-A2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDPO4Planning controlPO7Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap 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
- PS508580
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 51
- Estimated cost of works
- About $162.5m
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bureau of Meteorology Building residential or commercial?
Bureau of Meteorology Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Bureau of Meteorology Building built?
Bureau of Meteorology Building was completed in 2004.
How many floors does Bureau of Meteorology Building have?
Bureau of Meteorology Building has 17 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Bureau of Meteorology Building?
The latest council census counted 9 businesses in Bureau of Meteorology Building, including Bureau Of Meteorology, Cromwell Property Services Pty Ltd and Greater Group.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Bureau of Meteorology Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Bureau of Meteorology Building?
Cromwell Property Group developed Bureau of Meteorology Building. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Bureau of Meteorology Building?
About 72 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 39 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near Bureau of Meteorology Building?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Batman's Hill/Collins St #D15, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Bureau of Meteorology Building?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 3 (DZ3).
Does Bureau of Meteorology Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS508580 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Bureau of Meteorology Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 51 building permits for Bureau of Meteorology Building since 2002. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Meteorology Building | Commercial | — | 17 | 2004 |
| Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands | Commercial | 108 m | 19 | 2010 |
| Collins Square Tower B 1 | Commercial | 149 m | 22 | 2013 |
| Two Melbourne Quarter | Commercial | 157 m | 26 | 2020 |
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 © Google Maps.