🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 2020

Two Melbourne Quarter

697 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 125 m tall Β· #10 in Docklands
  • 25 floors
  • 15 businesses
  • 88 car spaces

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5 years standing

  1. 2014Planning application
  2. 2021Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

6 building permits Β· 6 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Two Melbourne Quarter

Two Melbourne Quarter is a 25-storey office tower in Docklands, standing 128 m to the top and ranked tenth of 283 Docklands buildings by measured roof height. Developed by Lendlease and designed by Woods Bagot, it was completed in 2020 after construction started in 2018.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
2020
Construction started
2018 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
128 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
125 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#10 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
25
Footprint
4,045 mΒ²
Architect
Woods Bagot
Businesses
15
Car spaces
88
Planning zone
DZ3
Permits on record
6

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 3 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

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

🌳 Greenery7/10

72 street trees within 150 m Β· park 222 m away

✨ Activity6/10

12,069 people pass daily nearby Β· 10 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 Two Melbourne Quarter.

πŸ“ArchitectWoods Bagot2017–2020verified2017-2020 Β· Designed the 25-storey office towerSource: Architecture AU β†—
πŸ—DeveloperLendlease2017–2018verified2017-2018 Β· Developer of Melbourne QuarterSource: Architecture AU β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorAPPF Commercial2018–reportedCurrent Β· 2018- Β· 50 per cent interest in the tower, bought with First State Super in 2018Source: Apartments.com.au (Urban Developer) β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorFirst State Super2018–reportedCurrent Β· 2018- Β· 50 per cent interest in the tower, bought with APPF Commercial in 2018Source: Apartments.com.au (Urban Developer) β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 241 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
3 min Β· 242 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
Tram stop
1 min Β· 119 m
πŸš‹Batman's Hill/Collins St #D15
Tram stop
2 min Β· 136 m
πŸš‹South Wharf/Wurundjeri Way #D5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 139 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

39β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
5πŸ‹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 Two Melbourne Quarter

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

Chubb Insurance

General Insurance

Da Barber House

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

DATACOM SYSTEMS (AU) PTY LTD

Computer System Design and Related Services

Destination Roll

Takeaway Food Services

Energy Australia Services Pty Ltd

On Selling Electricity and Electricity Market Operation

IDP Education Limited

Adult, Community and Other Education n.e.c.

Infosys Technologies Australia Pty Limited

Computer System Design and Related Services

Landata

Non-Residential Building Construction

Lendlease

Non-Residential Building Construction

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Two Melbourne Quarter: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $76k of new works
Largest: Tenancy alterations on level 14
2024πŸ› 
Works
3 certificates Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - To Completion of All Works
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $9.4m of new works
Largest: A new workplace for Lendlease's Melbourne business located on level 14 of the Two Melbourne Quarter (2MQ) building within the Melbourne Quar
2022πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $1.5m of new works
Largest: Stage Two - To Completion of All Works) - Internal Office Alterations for Chubb Insurance
2021πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Two Melbourne Quarter completed: 25 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Oct 2021πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2021πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 26 floors
Name recorded: Two Melbourne Quarter
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 3 certificates Β· about $3.6m of new works
Largest: level 13 - Tenancy Fitout
29 Jul 2020πŸ“°
News
Two Melbourne Quarter reaches practical completion
Docklands News reported that Two Melbourne Quarter, the second of Lendlease's three Melbourne Quarter towers, had reached practical completion, with 24 levels and 50,000 sqm. Datacom, the Productivity Commission and IDP were named as new tenants.
2020πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $48.0m of new works
Largest: Internal office fit-out to levels 15 to 24
2020πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 26 floors
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $250k of new works
Largest: Installation and construction of sky signage to the North, East, South and East Elevation at level 25
28 Aug 2018πŸ“°
News
Construction under way on Two Melbourne Quarter
Construction had commenced on the 25-storey Woods Bagot-designed office tower, with EnergyAustralia set to occupy 12 storeys and completion expected during 2020.
21 Mar 2018πŸ“°
News
Lendlease sells Two Melbourne Quarter to First State Super and APPF Commercial; EnergyAustralia signs as anchor tenant
Lendlease sold the 25-storey tower for $550 million to a 50/50 partnership of First State Super and APPF Commercial. EnergyAustralia agreed to lease about 22,000 sqm of the 50,000 sqm tower as anchor tenant.
Covered by 2 outlets
30 Jan 2018πŸ“°
News
Early works start on Two Melbourne Quarter
Site enabling and early works began on Two Melbourne Quarter on 15 January 2018, after planning approval in late 2017.
2 Jan 2018πŸ“°
News
Planning approval granted for final Melbourne Quarter tower
Planning approval was granted for the 25-storey Woods Bagot-designed office tower at 697 Collins Street in late 2017, with Lendlease announcing it in December. Architecture AU and Docklands News reported it in early 2018.
Covered by 2 outlets
28 Jun 2017πŸ“°
News
Lendlease lodges plans for third Melbourne Quarter tower
Lendlease lodged development plans for the 25-level office tower at 697 Collins Street, designed by Woods Bagot, with about 49,000 square metres of office space and 800 square metres of retail.
2014πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2014-9/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Approvedβœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 (DZ3)
DDO12Design 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

Building permits on record
6
Estimated cost of works
About $64.0m
2019New 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

2020Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 26 floors Β· "Two Melbourne Quarter"
2021Office Β· 26 floors Β· "Two Melbourne Quarter"

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

Community

What people say about Two Melbourne Quarter in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Two Melbourne Quarter residential or commercial?

Two Melbourne Quarter is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Two Melbourne Quarter built?

Two Melbourne Quarter was completed in 2020.

How many floors does Two Melbourne Quarter have?

Two Melbourne Quarter has 25 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Two Melbourne Quarter?

The latest council census counted 15 businesses in Two Melbourne Quarter, including Chubb Insurance, Da Barber House and DATACOM SYSTEMS (AU) PTY LTD.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Two Melbourne Quarter?

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

Who designed and built Two Melbourne Quarter?

Lendlease developed Two Melbourne Quarter and Woods Bagot designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Two Melbourne Quarter?

About 125 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 10 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Two Melbourne Quarter?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Two Melbourne Quarter?

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

Has any work been done on Two Melbourne Quarter recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Two Melbourne Quarter since 2019. The most recent was in November 2023.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Two Melbourne QuarterCommercialβ€”252020
Melbourne Quarter TowerCommercial73 m34β€”
V1 Village DocklandsMixed use128 m222005
Bureau of Meteorology BuildingCommercial157 m172004

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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