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720 Bourke Street

706-738 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Office
—height
18floors
2014completed
13businesses
67permits

Development milestones

Construction startedApr 2012First major construction permit issued
First occupantsApr 2013First occupancy permit issued
CompletedBy Jul 2014720 Bourke Street completed: 18 floors

Building team

Developer
Cbus Property
Builder
Brookfield Multiplex
Architect
Hassell
Owner
Cbus Property

Planning & subdivision

Zone
DZ4
Overlays
DDO12, DDO52, DDO52-A4, DPO5, PO8, SCO41
Strata plan
PS702907 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 6 · ✨ 5

Timeline

20262 building permits and 1 certificate · about $4.4m of new works
Largest: Ground Floor, Upper Ground Floor, Concourse, Park Level, Mezzanine Level, Level 01-14 - Office Fitout works to multiple levels - Stage 1 -In
20251 building permit · about $6.2m of new works
Largest: Electrification Upgrade Works
20242 building permits · about $788k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Stair void infill works
20231 building permit and 3 certificates · about $390k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 6 - Alterations to Retail shop - Internal Strip-out
20221 certificate · about $343k of new works
Largest: Level 13 - Fit out works to office.
20212 building permits · about $158k of new works
Largest: Level 11 - Office fitout
20202 building permits and 2 certificates · about $127k of new works
Largest: Alteration to an existing building. Rectification of mechanical ducts on roof plant.
20193 building permits and 3 certificates · about $630k of new works
Largest: Installation of Thor Hammer Art Work and Spiderman Climbing Wall - Marvel Stadium
2018Council census records it as office, 18 floors
Name recorded: 720 Bourke Street
20183 building permits and 5 certificates · about $926k of new works
Largest: Medibank- New Amphitheater
22 Oct 2017720 Bourke Street receives WELL Gold Shell and Core certification
The office building became the first existing Australian property to receive WELL Certification at Gold level for its shell and core, according to Urban.com.au.
20172 building permits and 2 certificates · about $2.3m of new works
Largest: Level 15 West - Facebook Melbourne Tenancy
2016Council census records it as office, 18 floors
20164 building permits and 3 certificates · about $4.2m of new works
Largest: Levels 13-14 - Proposed Internal Office Fitout for Firemonkey Studio
28 Oct 2015Chubb Insurance to relocate to 720 Bourke Street
Chubb Insurance agreed to move from Collins Street to 1,578 square metres on part of level 12, and the building was reported to have secured two significant new tenants.
201514 building permits and 9 certificates · about $17.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Ground floor & Level 10 - Proposed office fitout
16 Sep 2014Viva Energy signs lease at 720 Bourke Street
Viva Energy agreed a lease of about 4,400 square metres, roughly one and a half floors, moving from Hawthorn, with other parties reported to be negotiating over the remaining space.
Jul 2014720 Bourke Street reaches completion
Trade and property press reported the office tower completed in July 2014, designed by Hassell with Medibank as anchor tenant, built by Brookfield Multiplex for Cbus Property.
By Jul 2014720 Bourke Street completed: 18 floors
Derived from Architecture and Design
201413 building permits and 3 certificates · about $8.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Fire Services
2014First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 18 floors
Apr 2013First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20138 building permits and 2 certificates · about $57.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 13: Level 6 Mezzanine to Level 16 Structural Works and Fire Services
29 Nov 2012Brookfield Multiplex selected to build 720 Bourke Street
Cbus Property announced that Brookfield Multiplex had been selected as builder for a $220 million, 16-level campus-style development at 720 Bourke Street, with completion expected mid-2014.
Apr 2012First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20127 building permits · about $259.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 6: Demolition of Stadium Concourse Stair - Construction of New Building

Building permits and certificates (98)

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.

04 May 2026Ground Floor, Upper Ground Floor, Concourse, Park Level, Mezzanine Level, Level 01-14 - Office Fitout works to multiple levels - Stage 1 -Internal demolition only$121.6m
31 Mar 2026New Signage$269k
13 Feb 2026Alterations to an existing building (Base building stripout to warm shell)$4.1m
13 Oct 2025Electrification Upgrade Works$6.2m
17 Sept 2024Stage 2 - Stair void infill works$788k
30 Aug 2024Stage 1 - Level 13 - Office alteration$788k
31 July 2023Level 12 - Partial Internal Fitout$50k
18 July 2023Tenancy 6 - Alterations to Retail shop - Internal Strip-out$200k
28 Mar 2023Level 12 - proposed alterations to Viva energy.$140k
11 Jan 2023Adjusting Hydrant System Pressure$5k
12 May 2022Level 13 - Fit out works to office.$343k
24 June 2021Adjusting Hydrant System Pressure$5k
09 June 2021Level 11 - Office fitout$153k
25 Sept 2020Alteration to an existing building. Rectification of mechanical ducts on roof plant.$51k
09 June 2020FIT OUT WORKS TO EA LEVEL$46k
30 Mar 2020Alterations$30k
27 Feb 2020Alterations to Smoke Detector Systems$0
20 May 2019Fit out alterations to level 10$31k
16 May 2019Marvel Bar - CUB Front Bar - Alteration$144k
03 May 2019Fitout of Corporate Box 31 & 32 Marvel Stadium$130k
03 Apr 2019Level 15 - Internal Non Structural Alterations to Parts of the Existing Offices (5)$50
20 Mar 2019Installation of Thor Hammer Art Work and Spiderman Climbing Wall - Marvel Stadium$325k
01 Feb 2019Level 3 & Level 4 - Internal Alterations - Medibank Tenancy$130
20 Dec 2018Medibank- New Amphitheater$282k
19 Oct 2018Level 11 - Chubb Expansion Space - Alterations to existing tenancy$250k
14 June 2018Level 12 - Removal of full height walls above ceiling level and relocation of above ceiling services$27k
29 May 2018Level 12 - Office Fitout$164k
14 May 2018Tenancy C-014 - Retail tenancy fitout$40k
02 May 2018Installation of a split system air conditioning unit$99k
23 Apr 2018Alterations to Base Building Evacuation Strategy to be in line with the Fire Safety Engineering Report.$60k
05 Apr 2018Level 11 - Installation of new timber floor finish to part of existing office tenancy$4k
05 Oct 2017Level 11 - Internal alterations to the existing boardroom and reception only$100k
31 Aug 2017Level 15 West - Facebook Melbourne Tenancy$2.3m
19 July 2017Level 11 - Office fitout$850k
16 Mar 2017Retail Tenancy fitout - Specsavers$30k
20 Dec 2016Level 11 - Office fitout$850k
09 Sept 2016Level 12 - Fit-out Alterations$409k
01 Sept 2016Stage 2 - Fit-out alterations to level 12 including the quiet rooms and utility$409k
01 Apr 2016Level 12 Tenancy Separation Works$478k
23 Mar 2016Levels 13-14 - Proposed Internal Office Fitout for Firemonkey Studio$3.3m
29 Feb 2016Concourse Level New Gymnasium fitout for Good Life Health Club$1.3m
29 Feb 2016Stage 2 - Design Changes - Goodlife Health Club Fit-out (Excluding Fagade & Signage Works)$1.3m
17 Dec 2015Level 12, Internal Alterations$1.1m
15 Dec 2015Stage 3 - Installation of fire hose reel to level 13 only$1.1m
03 Dec 2015Stage 1 - Ramp removal and installation of lockers$1.3m
26 Nov 2015Level 12 - Office Fitout$2.0m
16 Nov 2015Stage 2: Fitout works to Park Level tenancy - ground and mezzanine$836k
12 Nov 2015Alterations to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) - Level 13, 720 Bourke Street, Docklands$1.5m
09 Nov 2015Levels 11 & 15 - Exit sign relocation$2k
06 Oct 2015Level 8 & 9 - New office fitout$800k
25 Sept 2015Stage 2 - Tenancy split to level 13 only excluding fire hose reel installation$1.1m
15 Sept 2015Stage 2: Remaining works$2.0m
07 Sept 2015Level 11, Fit out$850k
02 Sept 2015720 Bourke Street - Various Alterations Level 15$337k
27 Aug 2015Stage 2: Fitout works to Park Level tenancy - ground and mezzanine$836k
14 Aug 2015720 Bourke Street - Various Alterations$297k
21 July 2015Stage 1 - Ground floor & Level 10 - Proposed office fitout$6.4m
02 July 2015Level 11, Office Fitout$100k
18 June 2015Level 11,$947k
11 June 2015Internal Fitout to Shop T3 All parts$99k
04 June 2015Tenancy 6 - Fit out$330k
14 May 2015Level 15 - Fit-Out - Separation Works$646k
29 Apr 2015Structural Works 720 Bourke Street$70k
01 Apr 2015Tenancy 8, Internal Alterations and Fit out work for Tukk & Co$270k
17 Feb 2015Stage 3 - Internal Hydrant Relocation/ Concourse Landlord Works$557k
24 Nov 2014Stage 2: Fire Services$5.1m
10 Nov 2014Construction of Cafe Fitout$160k
21 Oct 2014Stage 1 - Excluding Fire Services Works - Tenancy 9 Tenancy Fit-Out for Home Juice$192k
21 Oct 2014Stage 2 - Including Fire Services$192k
03 Oct 2014Tenancy 7, Office fitout$300k
17 Sept 2014Level 15 & 16 Shell Fit Out$5.1m
17 Sept 2014Stage 2- SPECSAVERS Retail Tenancy Fit Out$192k
05 Sept 2014Retail Tenancy Fit Out$192k
25 Aug 2014Tenancy C-014 Proposed Internal Tenancy Fitout for Medibank$350k
19 Aug 2014Stage 2 - Remainder of works - fire hydrant and fire hose reel/ Concourse Landlord Works$557k
15 Aug 2014Tenancy 4 Internal Tenancy Fitout for Medibank$100k
29 July 2014Stage3- Remainder of works- Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reel Shortfall$1.2m
11 July 2014Stage 2 - Remainder of works exclude fire hose reel shortfall to Level 1 store room$1.2m
08 July 2014Level 1, 3 and 5 Churn works$1.2m
08 July 2014Stage 1 - Internal Alterations (Architectural & Services) - Excluding Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reels to Remainder of Tenancy C 102 - Tenancy 102 Concourse Level New Gymnasium fitout$557k
04 July 2014Internal fitout for cafe kiosk$170k
23 Aug 2013Stage 13: Level 6 Mezzanine to Level 16 Structural Works and Fire Services$183.8m
31 July 2013Stage 4: Furniture, Landscaping, Graphics & Wayfinding (including Fire Services Approval)$57.2m
01 July 2013Stage 3: Joinery & Workstations$57.2m
03 June 2013Stage 2: Level 0-2 fitout works excluding fire hydrants, fire hose reels, landscaping & catering package.$70.4m
24 May 2013Stage 12: Structural (parts - refer to conditions), architectural & services excluding fire services & projections beyond the boundary$129.7m
06 May 2013Stage 2: Architectural & Structural Works$57.2m
16 Apr 2013Fitout of Internal areas Level 00 & 01-Stage 1$2.2m
11 Apr 2013Stage 6: Fire Services including Fire Hydrants & Hose Reels$75.5m
27 Mar 2013Alterations to a Building All services excluding fire hose reels & fire hydrant Stage 1$57.2m
30 Jan 2013Stage 11: Level 4 Slab, Level 5 Columns and Level 6 Cores - New Building$15.9m
30 Nov 2012Stage 10: Relocation of Etihad Stadium booster at Entrance Gate 2 - New Building$15.9m
15 Nov 2012Stage 9: Concourse, Park & Park Mezzanine Slabs - New Building$15.9m
10 Oct 2012Stage 8: Demolition of existing lift - Construction of a New Building$15.9m
28 Sept 2012Stage 7: Concourse steel work & pile cap & upper ground structural amendments - Construction of New Building$15.9m
21 Sept 2012Stage 6: Demolition of Stadium Concourse Stair - Construction of New Building$159.0m
29 May 2012Stage 2: Earlyworks, piling, foundation$15.9m
03 Apr 2012Stage 4: Smoke curtains to void stairs (Cost of works in Stage 1)$70.4m

Questions and answers

Is 720 Bourke Street residential or commercial?
720 Bourke Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was 720 Bourke Street built?
720 Bourke Street was completed in 2014.

How many floors does 720 Bourke Street have?
720 Bourke Street has 18 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 720 Bourke Street?
The latest council census counted 13 businesses in 720 Bourke Street, including Bruno's, Capital Alliance and Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 720 Bourke Street?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built 720 Bourke Street?
Cbus Property developed 720 Bourke Street, Hassell designed it and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near 720 Bourke Street?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for 720 Bourke Street?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 4 (DZ4).

Does 720 Bourke Street have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS702907 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on 720 Bourke Street recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 67 building permits for 720 Bourke Street since 2012. The most recent was in May 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.

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