| Planning application | 2022 | Planning application TPM-2022-8 lodged |
| Construction started | Jul 2011 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Aug 2012 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2012 | Lantern completed: 5 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.
| 25 Feb 2026 | Level 1 - Alterations to lantern level 1 building lobby & end of trip | $2.1m |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Level 5 - Lantern building level 5 refurbishment including level 5 amenities | $1.1m |
| 07 Mar 2022 | Levels 5 and 6 - New Construction of Office. | $233k |
| 12 June 2019 | Level 2 - Internal alterations to offices | $40k |
| 19 Dec 2018 | Lot D - Change of Use of Existing Building - Office Fitout to Training Facilities | $556 |
| 10 Apr 2018 | Level 6 - Internal Fit Out Works - including new partitions, fixed stations and services alterations suiting new layout. | $169k |
| 28 Oct 2015 | The Lantern Building, Ground Floor - Swing Door Upgrade | $11k |
| 10 July 2015 | Internal Tenancy Fit Out - Level 4, 707 Collins Street | $25k |
| 20 Apr 2015 | Stage 1 - Courtyard Seating Area to Cafe Chiara | $64k |
| 17 Oct 2014 | Level 3, Proposed Internal Alterations | $93k |
| 24 June 2014 | Stage 1 - Architectural Works Only | $150k |
| 03 June 2014 | Stage 2 - Balance of Works | $150k |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Stage 3 Building Permit for alterations to the external entry (fagade) only for Chiara Restaurant & Baker Evans Catering Kitchen | $4.5m |
| 04 Feb 2014 | Construction of Four (4) Shade Sails and Two (2) Umbrellas | $69k |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Construction of Awning to Existing Clock Tower | $19k |
| 20 Dec 2013 | Stage 2: To completion excluding all structural and external works. Internal Alterations for Chiara Restaurant & Baker Evans Catering Kitchen. | $4.5m |
| 19 Dec 2013 | Level 3 Lantern Building 707 collins street Interior office fitout | $500k |
| 06 Dec 2013 | The Lantern Building - Level 2 - Goods Shed South one glass entry Pavillion Base Building Excluding Floor Slab & All Services. | $97k |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Internal Tenancy Fit Out - Level 4 | $79k |
| 21 Nov 2013 | Internal Alterations for Chiara Restaurant & Baker Evans Catering Kitchen Part Ground and First Floor Levels | $4.5m |
| 11 Nov 2013 | Flinders Street Forecourt Fence and Retaining Wall - S7 Stadium Drive | $246k |
| 22 Oct 2013 | Stage 8: Archtectural - Level 1 to Level 7 lantern including miscellaneneous structure AMENDED TO ALTER ANNEXURE C ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS) | $0 |
| 04 Sept 2013 | Alterations to Level 2 - Regus "The Latern" | $406k |
| 13 Aug 2013 | Stage 2: Base Build Works - Tenancy 2B Structural & Architectural only for Structural Modification, New Stairs & New Lift Shaft. All Services Excluded. | $660k |
| 10 July 2013 | Base Build Works - Tenancy 2 (Office & Child Care Centre) - Goods Shed | $660k |
| 28 June 2013 | Office Fitout alterations to an existing building - Level 6 | $1.4m |
| 17 Aug 2012 | Fitout of Tenancy Ground & Mezzanine | $5.1m |
| 12 June 2012 | Stage 7: Architectural - ground, mezzanine and Level 1 Goods Shed and ground and mezzanine lantern | $38.5m |
| 08 June 2012 | Stage 6: Good shed and Lantern Building balance of all base building services | $38.5m |
| 02 Apr 2012 | Stage 5: Level 6 & 7 structure including plant room, roof structure, post tensioning of slabs and lift framing and stairs. Good Shed Internal Structural Works including Mezzanine, Floor and Frame, Clock Tower, Steelwork, Plant Room and Roof Framing | $38.5m |
| 19 Jan 2012 | Stage 4: Ground slab pour 1, Good Shed Internal Structural Works including Mezzanine, Floor and Frame, Clock Tower, Steelwork, Plant Room and Roof Framing | $38.5m |
| 18 Nov 2011 | Stage 3: Inground services, storm water drainage ground slab, pour 2, 3 & 4 lantern mezzanine and Level 1 floor slabs and south west corner footing and main arch mullion | $38.5m |
| 10 Aug 2011 | Stage 2: Under-slab structure to Lantern Building only. Goods shed south redevelopment | $38.5m |
| 29 July 2011 | Goods shed south redevelopment, early works including remedial works, bulk excavation, footings, piles and selected raft slabs at Stadium Drive Docklands | $38.5m |
| 13 May 2011 | Goods Shed North Bell Tower | $192k |
| 27 Jan 2011 | VicUrban office fitout relocation and intergrated fitout | $4.4m |
| 17 Sept 2009 | VicUrban office fitout relocation and intergrated fitout | $5k |
Is Lantern residential or commercial?
Lantern is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Lantern built?
Lantern was completed in 2012.
How many floors does Lantern have?
Lantern has 5 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Lantern?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Lantern, including Collins Square Catering, Kids & Co and Pearson.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Lantern?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Lantern?
Equiset Grollo Group developed Lantern, Elenberg Fraser designed it and J. Hutchinson built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Lantern?
About 37 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 77 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near Lantern?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is South Wharf/Wurundjeri Way #D5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Lantern?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 3 (DZ3). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO914).
Does Lantern have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS815499 has 1 lot.
Is Lantern part of Collins Square?
Yes. Lantern is the next phase of Collins Square.
Has any work been done on Lantern recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 33 building permits for Lantern since 2009. The most recent was in June 2019.
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.
