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Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands

715-727 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Office
68 mheight
18floors
2010completed
16businesses
108permits

Development milestones

Construction startedOct 2007First major construction permit issued
First occupantsFeb 2010First occupancy permit issued
Completed2010Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands completed: 18 floors

Building team

Builder
Probuild
Co-owner or investor
Global Campus Management
Architect
Metier3 Architects
Owner
M&L Hospitality
Owner
REST (Retail Employees Superannuation Trust)
Owner
Sing Holdings

Planning & subdivision

Zone
DZ3
Overlays
DDO12, DDO51, DDO51-A1, DPO4, PO7, SCO41
Strata plan
PS627612 · 2 lots
Scores
🚆 10 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 6 · ✨ 6

Timeline

20255 building permits and 3 certificates · about $5.6m of new works
Largest: INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO LEVEL 9 TENANCY
20245 building permits and 1 certificate · about $1.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Retail 9, 10 and 11 - Converting into a training facility for metro rail - Excluding Simulator
20236 building permits and 4 certificates · about $6.3m of new works
Largest: ALTERATIONS TO LEVEL 4 LOBBY
23 Aug 2022REST brings Docklands office at 717 Bourke Street to market for over $490 million
The Urban Developer reported that superannuation fund REST had put the 17-storey, 43,200 sq m office tower at 717 Bourke Street on the market for more than $490 million. The article said the building's tenants included Nine, BP, NEC and AIG.
20225 building permits · about $2.9m of new works
Largest: Display Suite Tenancy Fitout
20217 building permits and 2 certificates · about $879k of new works
Largest: Level 3 - Office tenancy fit out
20206 building permits and 4 certificates · about $20.1m of new works
Largest: Level 11 - Minor Demolition and Reconfiguration of the Layout
20196 building permits and 4 certificates · about $7.7m of new works
Largest: STAGE 2: ALL WORKS TO COMPLETION
20188 building permits and 5 certificates · about $4.8m of new works
Largest: Level 4 - Proposed alterations and additions
20176 building permits and 2 certificates · about $1.5m of new works
Largest: 717 Bourke - Proposed alterations to existing facade
20166 building permits and 1 certificate · about $1.7m of new works
Largest: 717 Bourke - Internal office fit-out & alterations
20153 building permits and 2 certificates · about $710k of new works
Largest: 717 Bourke - Stage 1 - Level 9 Internal fit-out excluding fire services
20145 building permits and 6 certificates · about $3.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Tenancy 19 ( Level 2) Fit-Out - Remainder of Works - Fire Hydrant Shortfall Approval
20136 building permits · about $344k of new works
Largest: STAGE 3 - FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICES TENANCY ALTERATIONS. TO COMPLETION (OFFICE 3)
2012Council census records it as office, 19 floors
Name recorded: Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands
20125 building permits and 2 certificates · about $741k of new works
Largest: TENANCY ALTERATIONS LEVELS 11 & 12, 717 BOURKE STREET, DOCKLANDS
20118 building permits and 3 certificates · about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 1: PBL Media GTV9 fitout. Architectural, structural and services (excluding external works, fire services, undercroft fuel tank, arch
2010Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands completed: 18 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
31 Oct 2010REST reported close to buying 717 Bourke Street office for about $240 million
Real Estate Source reported that industry super fund REST was believed to be the frontrunner to buy the office at 717 Bourke Street for about $240 million. The article said a Travelodge hotel component at the site remained for sale.
Feb 2010First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20106 building permits and 8 certificates · about $34.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 12: Architectural works and services, excluding fire and all works associated with bourke street and Aurora Lane canopies, podium Leve
2009Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 19 floors
Name recorded: Seven17 Bourke
20091 building permit
Largest: Stage 13: Architectural works associated with Bourke Street and Aurora Lane canopies, podium Level 6 office roof, hotel level 3 & podium fac
20088 building permits
Largest: Stage 11: Structural Works - Including Office Levels 4,5,6 & 7 (Typical) Slabs & Columns, Excluding Plant Levels 17 & 18 and Office Podium L
Oct 2007First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20072 building permits · about $140.0m of new works
Largest: Commercial Office /Hotel Development Stage 5
2005Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
2003First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 1 floors

Building permits and certificates (151)

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.

17 Dec 2025Level 9 - Internal Tenancy Fitout$1.0m
10 Oct 2025Level 1 - Minor Internal Alterations to Two Levels to Two Level 1 Tenancies$603k
02 Oct 2025Level 12 - Minor internal office alterations$16k
15 Aug 2025INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO LEVEL 9 TENANCY$1.7m
31 July 2025Stage 2 - External works to remove glazing facade panels for installation of Train Simulator$1.1m
08 July 2025Installation of Additional Sprinklers to Tenancy 12$3k
20 Feb 2025Tenancy 22 & 23 - Zuppa Soup Kitchen fitout$150k
13 Feb 2025Level 4 - Minor additions/alterations to tenancy.$1.0m
26 Sept 2024MAKE GOOD WORKS TO RETAIL 5 & 6 (DE-FIT)$129k
28 Aug 2024Stage 1 - Retail 9, 10 and 11 - Converting into a training facility for metro rail - Excluding Simulator$1.1m
07 July 2024basement, 717 Bourke - Minor Alterations$11k
07 May 2024CONVERTING LEVEL 2 AND R12 TENANCY INTO A TRAINING FACILITY FOR METRO RAIL$812k
03 Apr 2024Retail 11 - MAKE GOOD WORKS - TOPPING SLAB$172k
28 Feb 2024Tenancy 03-04 - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy$479k
15 Dec 2023CONVERTING LEVEL 2 AND R12 TENANCY INTO A TRAINING FACILITY FOR METRO RAIL$812k
15 Dec 2023Part level 10 - Fit out works$520k
30 Nov 2023Part level 12 - Internal Office Fitout for LeasePLUS$263k
14 Nov 2023Level 17 - Minor internal alterations to tenancy$110k
12 Oct 2023ALTERATIONS TO LEVEL 4 LOBBY$3.0m
10 Oct 2023Part level 10 - Fit out works$520k
06 Oct 2023Level 13 - Office Tenancy Fitout$17k
23 Aug 2023Minor internal alterations to office$10k
28 June 2023MAKE GOOD WORKS TO LEVELS 8, 9 & 10$1.5m
14 June 2023Level 13 - Alterations to existing building - Office tenancy fitout$40k
29 Sept 2022Display Suite Tenancy Fitout$1.2m
08 June 2022Levels 5 & 7 - Office upgrade works$122k
24 May 2022Amadeus office tenancy fit out - Level 3$325k
20 May 2022Level 12 - Office Fitout$670k
21 Apr 2022Levels 8-10 - Alterations to existing building$568k
14 Dec 2021Level 12 - Internal Office Alterations for LeasePlus$167k
23 July 2021Level 3 - Office tenancy fit out$576k
19 July 2021Level 11 - Alterations (automation) to existing swing door$17k
06 July 2021Level 2, R18 - Internal Non Structural Alterations to Part of the Existing Office$13k
01 July 2021Level 5 & 6 - Fire service works only$8k
29 June 2021Internal Alterations to Mailroom$51k
26 May 2021Level 14. Proposed internal door alterations$25k
03 May 2021Internal Alterations to Mailroom$51k
15 Apr 2021Level 3 - Internal Alterations to Office Tenancy$23k
21 Dec 2020Level 11 - Minor Demolition and Reconfiguration of the Layout$17.3m
17 Dec 2020Level 4 - Plantroom: Replace existing smoke detectors with thermal$10k
08 Sept 2020Ground Floor. Proposed Minor Internal Fitout$362k
10 July 2020Level 13 slab infill works$68k
24 June 2020Level 4. PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM ONLY$1k
15 June 2020Level 13 - AIG Melbourne. Restack and downsize project.$2.0m
20 Mar 2020Level 3 - Office fitout$120k
06 Mar 2020Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy$102k
06 Feb 2020LEVEL 8 - ADDITIONAL 30 WORK STATIONS$44k
16 Jan 2020Alterations to existing office building - Office (Fitout)$7k
01 Nov 2019Level 1 - New End of Trip facilities$2.1m
29 Oct 2019Level 17 - Alterations to existing office amenities$237k
01 Aug 2019Alterations to existing office building - Office (Fitout)$2.1m
11 July 2019Level 1 - Office Tenancy Fitout$160k
26 June 2019Level 1 - New End of Trip facilities$2.1m
21 June 2019LEVEL 7 - GTV9 OFFICE TENANCY REFURBISHMENT - STAGE 1: INTERNAL NON-STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION WORKS ONLY$2.8m
16 May 2019Level 12 INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO OFFICE TENANCY$187k
07 May 2019STAGE 2: ALL WORKS TO COMPLETION$2.8m
15 Feb 2019Lot 1, Retail 17, Level 2 - Construction of Office Fit Out$22
07 Feb 2019717 Bourke - Ground to Level 4 - Proposed Sprinkler Installation to existing external canopies$100k
03 Dec 2018stage 3 additional alterations to level 6 sales area$474k
01 Nov 2018PROPOSED FACADE REPLACEMENT WORKS (INTER-ALIA ASSOCIATED SPRINKLER INSTALLATION WORKS)$599k
31 Oct 2018Level 9 and 10 - PROPOSED INTERNAL OFFICE FIT OUT$424k
07 Sept 2018Level 8 - Proposed Internal office fitout$186k
27 Aug 2018Proposed minor fitout works$4k
01 Aug 2018717 Bourke - Level 9 & 10 - Proposed carpet replacement$283k
05 July 2018Level 9 - Stage 2: Partitions and Minor Service Modifications to Area 2 (Meeting Rooms)$303k
18 June 2018Level 17 - Office refurbishment$79k
30 May 2018Level 9 - Stage 1: Workstations / Partitions To Area 1 (Work Points) Only$303k
20 Apr 2018Level 8 - Proposed internal office fit out - STAGE 1: NEW CARPET, PAINT AND REMOVAL OF 8 LOW HEIGHT PARTITIONS$500k
04 Apr 2018Level 4 - Proposed alterations and additions$2.4m
08 Feb 2018Level 14 - Office Fitout$25k
02 Feb 2018Stage 2 - alterations works to publicity area of level 6$409k
20 Dec 2017Levels 11 & 12 - To Completion - Internal Works to Financial Ombudsman Services Office$102k
05 Dec 2017Level 6, Tenancy Alterations$409k
13 Nov 2017Tenancy 11, Ground Floor - Internal office partitions$55k
11 Sept 2017717 Bourke - Proposed alterations to existing facade$736k
09 Aug 2017717 Bourke - Tenancy 12 - Proposed Internal Office Fitout$28k
27 June 2017717 Bourke - Level 10 - Fire Services Works$11k
24 Feb 2017Level 5 - Internal Fit-out of office$97k
21 Feb 2017717 Bourke - Level 13 - Alterations to an existing building$43k
28 Dec 2016717 Bourke - Tenancy 2 - Proposed Minor Internal Office Alterations for Bupa$50k
18 Nov 2016717 Bourke - Suite 20 - Construction of office fitout$118k
17 Nov 2016717 Bourke - Internal office fit-out & alterations$1.4m
14 July 2016717 Bourke - L12 - Internal office alteration for @ Financial Ombudsman Service Office$96k
29 Apr 2016717 Bourke - Level 1 Alterations$44k
26 Feb 2016717 Bourke - Level 7 Fit-Out$0
29 Jan 2016717 Bourke - Retail 1 - Fit-Out$18k
24 Nov 2015717 Bourke - Stage 1 - Level 9 Internal fit-out excluding fire services$200k
09 Apr 2015717 Bourke - Stage 1 - Level 13 - Internal Alterations/Refurbishment$170k
24 Mar 2015Stage 2 - Remaining Works and Services$170k
25 Feb 2015717 Bourke - Level 12 - Office Fit Out$180k
16 Jan 2015BUPA Fit-Out$160k
09 Dec 2014Retail 9 & 10 - Fit out of dental surgery as per plans$255k
13 Oct 2014Tenancy T1 and T2, Level 1(part) - Financial ombudsman services tenancy alterations.$189k
01 Oct 2014Retail unit 12 - Alterations to existing tenancy$42k
05 Sept 2014717 Bourke - Tenancy T20 Level 4 Alterations$146k
03 Sept 2014Tenancy T20 LVL 4 Alterations$29k
28 Aug 2014Alterations to existing tenancy$16k
18 July 2014Stage 2 - Tenancy 19 ( Level 2) Fit-Out - Remainder of Works - Fire Hydrant Shortfall Approval$2.2m
23 May 2014Stage 1 - Tenancy Fitout- Excluding Fire Hydrant - Mezzanine Level$2.2m
06 May 2014Aiterations to T8 tenancy Ground Floor$69k
14 Feb 2014Internal alterations to Existing building Ground Floor-Tenancy T18$128k
30 Jan 2014Office tenancy fitout, including change of use from retail Level 2 (Tenancy 17)$205k
14 Nov 2013Internal Tenancy 2-4 Fitout for Pilates on Bourke$50k
09 Aug 2013Internal Office Tenancy 18 Fitout$30k
15 July 2013Internal alterations to Existing building Ground Floor-Tenancy T9, T10,T11 & T12$42k
02 Apr 2013Internal alterations to Existing building Ground Floor-Tenancy T19$222k
02 Apr 2013Internal office fitout to existing Tenancy 17, Level 3$50k
26 Feb 2013STAGE 3 - FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICES TENANCY ALTERATIONS. TO COMPLETION (OFFICE 3)$280k
16 Nov 2012STAGE 3 - FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICES TENANCY ALTERATIONS. TO COMPLETION (EXCLUDING OFFICE 3)$280k
18 Oct 2012Proposed security room fitout to existing tenancy 16A$51k
03 Sept 2012TENANCY ALTERATIONS LEVELS 11 & 12, 717 BOURKE STREET, DOCKLANDS$300k
21 Aug 2012Minor Alterations Level 12$15k
09 Aug 2012Vesda Installation to a data room Level 12$44k
31 Jan 2012Office fit out (Reach Local Tenancy) Level 7$50k
25 Jan 2012A fitout to tenancies 22 and 23 - Grain Cafe$250k
20 Dec 2011717 Bourke - Upgrade Works to the Electrical Services of a New Generator$505k
16 Dec 2011717 Bourke - Soffit Rectification Alterations - Curtain Wall, Levels 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 & 15$200k
25 Oct 2011Proposed alterations and additions to shop - Tenancy 7 Ground Floor$66k
05 Sept 2011A fitout to tenancies 22 and 23 - Grain Cafe$250k
06 July 2011Internal alteration to shop T21$200k
01 July 2011Internal Alterations to Shop (Fit Out) Shop 5 & 6$400k
11 May 2011Alterations to Financial Ombudsman Servies (FOS) at level 11 & level 12 offices$100k
10 May 2011Removal of exisiting ewis to levels 4 & 5$1k
09 Feb 2011Stage 1: PBL Media GTV9 fitout. Architectural, structural and services (excluding external works, fire services, undercroft fuel tank, architectural and mechanical works associated with stair void connecting Levels 5-7, studio control rooms - Level 5)$8.0m
25 Jan 2011Alterations - Cafe Cavallino, Level 4$350k
19 Jan 2011Upgrade of EWIS Tone at Fire indicator panel at 717 Bourke Street, Docklands 3008$4k
16 Dec 2010Stage 3: PBL Media GTV9 offices and studio fitout including ground floor mail room and garage, levels 4 and 5 (part) office and plant room, levels 6-7 offices, undercroft fuel tank, generator (Level 1 car park) and level 18 radio room, levels 4-7.$8.0m
13 Dec 2010Office fitout-Levels 12 part & 13 (Chartis)$3.0m
11 Nov 2010Telstra office fitout & call centre Levels 8 9 10$13.5m
18 Oct 2010Cafe fitout (Cavallino) Podium Level 4$390k
13 Oct 2010Level 12: New inter-tenancy walls and fire hose reel to base buidling.$80k
27 Aug 2010PBL Media GTV9 offices and studio fitout including ground floor mail room and garage, levels 4 and 5 (part) office and plant room, levels 6-7 offices, undercroft fuel tank, generator (Level 1 car park) and level 18 radio room, levels 4-7. Stage 2: All works to completion (excluding external works and studio control rooms)$8.0m
28 July 2010171 Bourke, Level 3 (Hotel) - Building Management Office Fitout$80k
08 July 2010Financial ombudsman service office tenancy fitout$2.1m
02 July 2010BP Map Office fit-out, including ground floor, level 1 and level 4$7.5m
28 June 2010Stage 12: Architectural works and services, excluding fire and all works associated with bourke street and Aurora Lane canopies, podium Level steel, cafe roof, plant Levels 17 & 18 (office) & 14 (Hotel) and link bridge.$140.0m
12 May 2010Level 3 & 4 South Podium Tower: Metier 3 Office Fitout$330k
18 Feb 2010Commercial office/hotel development, Lot 3. Stage 3: Piles caps only.$130.0m
18 Feb 2010Stage 14: Structural works associated with office level 17 and 18 plant slabs, office level 19 roof steel, hotel level 15 roof steel, fire services to completion & alterations to office level 15 slab.$140.0m
19 Jan 2010Stage 15: All works associated with the link bridge to completion, including structural & architectural works$140.0m
06 Mar 2009Stage 13: Architectural works associated with Bourke Street and Aurora Lane canopies, podium Level 6 office roof, hotel level 3 & podium facade steel,cafe roof & hotel level 14 plant slab.$140.0m
05 Dec 2008Stage 11: Structural Works - Including Office Levels 4,5,6 & 7 (Typical) Slabs & Columns, Excluding Plant Levels 17 & 18 and Office Podium Level Steel Work$140.0m
30 Oct 2008Stage 10: Structural works - Hotel Levels 5 slab & columns, Hotel typcal Levels 6-13 slabs & columns, and lift core details.$140.0m
14 Oct 2008Stage 9: Structural works - Hotel Levels 3 & 4 slabs, columns & carpark ramps.$140.0m
29 Sept 2008Stage 8: Structural works - Office Level 3 & Hotel Level 2 slabs and columns.$140.0m
02 Sept 2008Commercial office/hotel development. Stage 7: Structural works - Level 2 slabs & columns for offices only.$140.0m
17 July 2008Stage 6: Balance of Ground & First Floor slabs.$140.0m
05 May 2008Commercial office/hotel development, Lot 3. Stage 4: Columns & revised ground retention system$140.0m
17 Jan 2008Commercial office/hotel development. Stage 2: Piling & associated earth Ground works, excluding pile caps.$130.0m
20 Dec 2007Commercial Office /Hotel Development Stage 5$140.0m
23 Oct 2007Early site works & demolition of structure Stage 1$130.0m

Questions and answers

Is Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands residential or commercial?
Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands built?
Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands was completed in 2010.

How many floors does Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands have?
Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands has 18 floors above ground.

Does Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 294 hotel rooms at Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands.

What businesses are in Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands?
The latest council census counted 16 businesses in Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands, including AIG Australia Limited, Asuka Sushi and B P Australia Pty Ltd.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands?
Metier3 Architects designed Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands?
About 68 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 43 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Batman's Hill/Collins St #D15, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 3 (DZ3).

Does Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS627612 has 2 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

What sale activity has the 717 Bourke Street office seen?
In October 2010, REST was close to buying the 717 Bourke Street office for about $240 million. In August 2022, REST offered the office for sale at over $490 million.

Has any work been done on Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 108 building permits for Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands since 2007. The most recent was in December 2025.

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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