| Construction started | Sep 2002 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Aug 2004 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2004 | Bureau of Meteorology Building completed: 17 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.
| 11 Feb 2026 | Levels 6, 7 and 8 - Replacement of six swing doors | $112k |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Alterations to existing building – tenancy fitout works to Levels 14-17 (inclusive) | $1.3m |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Level 6 - Fit out for part of the level 6 at Commonwealth Agency | $3.2m |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Project is for office alterations located at Level 5, 700 Collins Street, Melbourne | $2.1m |
| 17 Sept 2025 | Levels 1-3 & 5-17 - Part - DDA Amenities Signage Upgrade | $5k |
| 22 Aug 2025 | STAGE 1: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FITOUT & SERVICES | $3.6m |
| 29 May 2025 | ASE Replacement | $2k |
| 04 Sept 2024 | TCCW Level 5-18 Office Alterations - TCCW Upgrade Works | $1.8m |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Level 13 - Proposed alterations to Door | $18k |
| 13 Apr 2022 | Level 11 - Internal Office Fit out | $153k |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Level 3 and 7 - Alterations to an existing building. | $1.1m |
| 03 Aug 2020 | Fire stair door locking arrangement | $47k |
| 25 May 2020 | Level 5 - Fit out of Level 5 works | $0 |
| 17 Dec 2019 | Pacific Hydro - Minor Alterations to Existing Office Space | $196k |
| 06 Sept 2019 | Level 6 - Refurbishment | $128k |
| 26 Aug 2019 | Stage 3 - Architectural and Services works associated with Level 5 (Part) office fit-out | $3.6m |
| 31 May 2019 | Stage 2 - Architectural and Services works associated with Level 7 office fit-out | $3.2m |
| 03 May 2019 | levels 5, 6 & 8 - RFP - Building Certification Consultancy | $200k |
| 26 Nov 2018 | Stage 2 - Installation of LendLease signage brackets only | $14.1m |
| 26 Nov 2018 | Stage 3 - Installation of Lendlease Sign | $14.1m |
| 23 Nov 2018 | LEVEL 4 - OFFICE FITOUT | $15k |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Level 14, 16 & 17 - Alterations to an existing Office | $152k |
| 13 Sept 2018 | Fit out of levels 4, 5 & 6 including architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic and internal stairs. Excludes any works to the existing lift and stair core - Lendlease Management fitout at MQ | $14.1m |
| 06 Sept 2018 | Level 4, Level 3 (Suite 3.01) - Internal Refurbishment | $80k |
| 17 Aug 2018 | Basement Office Tenancy - Internal Alterations - Including New Internal Partitions & alterations to Services | $50k |
| 15 Aug 2018 | BOM Level 8 Fitout - 700 Collins Street | $2.8m |
| 03 July 2018 | Refurbishment of existing end of trip facilties | $299k |
| 18 June 2018 | Construction of sky sign | $185k |
| 15 Dec 2017 | Level 4 - Make Good Works | $49k |
| 29 June 2017 | Alterations to an existing office tenancy Stage 1 - All Works (Excluding Fire Services) | $1.1m |
| 11 May 2017 | Stage 2: All Works to Completion | $1.1m |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Level 5 - Retail tenancy fit out | $34k |
| 02 Dec 2016 | Level 12 - Office Fitout | $1.1m |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Level 9 & 11 - Proposed Internal Additions and Alterations to Inner Core & Training Suite | $650k |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Stage Five - To Permit Construction of Ceiling Support to Level 9 Over Existing AR Rooms 9.01, 9.02, 9.03 & 9.05 | $820k |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Stage Four - To Permit Internal Fitout Works to Level 9 Training Centre Only (Excluding Works in Gantry / Atrium Area) | $820k |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Stage Three Building Permit - To Permit Internal Fitout Works to Level 9 (Video Production Room Only) | $650k |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Stage Two Building Permit - To Permit Proposed Internal Works to Level 11 Only | $650k |
| 08 July 2016 | Stage Five - To Permit Construction of Ceiling Support to Level 9 Over Existing AR Rooms 9.01, 9.02, 9.03 & 9.05 | $820k |
| 17 June 2016 | Stage Three Building Permit - To Permit Internal Fitout Works to Level 9 (Video Production Room Only) | $650k |
| 02 June 2016 | Stage Two Building Permit - To Permit Proposed Internal Works to Level 11 Only | $650k |
| 23 May 2016 | Level 9 & 11 - Proposed Internal Additions and Alterations to Inner Core & Training Suite | $650k |
| 20 May 2016 | Level 6 - Proposed Internal Office Fit-Out for Bureau of Meteorology | $250k |
| 16 May 2016 | L7-Proposed Office Fitout for Bureau of Meteorology | $45k |
| 06 May 2016 | Level 14 / Office Alterations - Metro Train | $1.7m |
| 16 July 2015 | Ground level & levels 2, 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 - Internal alterations | $9.7m |
| 16 July 2015 | Stage 2: Ground level & levels 2, 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 - Internal alterations | $9.7m |
| 02 June 2015 | Stage One - Excluding Structural Works | $100k |
| 04 May 2015 | Stage 2 - Level 15, 16 & 17 - Remaining works including banquet seating and internal stair and barrier. | $5.6m |
| 09 Apr 2015 | Ground Floor Foyer - T5, 700 Collins Street - Tenancy Fit-Out for St Drew Cafe | $180k |
| 23 Mar 2015 | Level 11 Proposed internal office fitout for Bureau of Meteorology | $378k |
| 19 Mar 2015 | Levels 7, 8, 10, 11 - Alteration to office | $9k |
| 12 Mar 2015 | Level 15 - 17 - Internal Fit-Out Excluding Banquet | $5.6m |
| 09 July 2013 | Office Fitout to Levels 9 & 10 | $150k |
| 05 July 2013 | Office fitout Ground Level | $9k |
| 21 June 2013 | Office fitout Part Level 5 | $9k |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Internal office fitout alterations to an existing building - Medibank | $1.9m |
| 26 Sept 2012 | Alterations to existing office tenancy - Level 13 | $45k |
| 09 Mar 2012 | Alterations to Office Tenancy Level 16 | $45k |
| 04 Feb 2011 | Office fitout to level 17 | $66k |
| 22 Oct 2010 | PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNAL OFFICE ALTERATIONS | $15k |
| 16 July 2010 | Level 5: Retail tenancy fitout. | $90k |
| 14 July 2010 | Office fit-out alterations to an existing building | $825k |
| 11 Feb 2010 | Alteration to existing office - Bureau of Meteorology - Level 6 | $64k |
| 11 Dec 2009 | Level 12 - Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy | $200k |
| 16 Nov 2009 | Internal alterations to an existing office | $100k |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Office fitout to an existing shell including a new mezzanine floor. Stage 2 - Internal fit out. | $250k |
| 03 July 2009 | Office fitout Level 1 | $1.6m |
| 27 Oct 2008 | Office fitout to an existing shell including a new mezzanine floor. Stage 1 - Structural alterations(new intermediate floor) 700 Collins Street | $250k |
| 15 Aug 2008 | Retail Tenancy Alterations to an Existing Building, Level 4 (Tenancies 7-10) & Level 4 (Tenancy 11). | $240k |
| 07 Aug 2008 | Internal office alterations for Bureau of Meteorology Levels 9 & 11. Stage 2: Alterations to fire services. Variation: Correction of site address Level 9 only. | $163k |
| 17 July 2008 | Internal office alterations for Bureau of Meteorology Levels 9 & 11. Stage 1: To completion excluding all fire services. | $163k |
| 29 Mar 2008 | Office partitioning to Level 12, non-habitable. | $21k |
| 26 Aug 2005 | office fitout alteration to an existing building | $500k |
| 03 Dec 2004 | Alterations to an existing building - Level 12 Fitout (office) | $1.2m |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Fitout Cafe | $25k |
| 04 Aug 2004 | Construction of a 17 Storey Office Development: Stage 10 - Levels 6-17 Slabs | $78.0m |
| 04 Aug 2004 | Construction of a 17 Storey Office Development: Stage 8 - Main core walls levels 1-5, Stair No's 2 & 5, level 4 slab and facade precast. Ground Floor | $2k |
| 21 May 2004 | Office Fitout to Level 5 - Level 11 (Inclusive) | $13.2m |
| 02 Mar 2004 | Medibank Tenancy Fitout Levels 13,14,15,16 & 17 Only at Wintergarden stair. | $7.1m |
| 03 Sept 2002 | Construction of a 17 Storey Office Development: Stage 1 - Railway sheds canopy demolition | $78.0m |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
