| Construction started | Apr 2007 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Nov 2008 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2008 | Lion completed: 11 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.
| 01 July 2026 | FIP replacement within an existing building | $99k |
| 31 July 2025 | Brisbane Lions - Alterations | $129k |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Level 9 (part) - Internal non-structural alterations to parts of the existing office | $238k |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Leve4 - Internal Office Alterations for Bega | $540k |
| 02 Dec 2024 | Level 7 - Stage of building work permitted: Construction of a partition wall to create a room. | $7k |
| 13 Sept 2024 | Levels 8 and 9 - 737 Bourke St - Tenancy Split and Internal Office Alterations | $642k |
| 01 Feb 2024 | Level 6 - Internal Office Alterations | $355k |
| 20 Dec 2023 | Tenancy Split and Internal Office Alterations | $141k |
| 08 Dec 2023 | Stage Two - To Completion of All Works | $716k |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Intertenancy Stair Removal and Infill | $716k |
| 17 July 2023 | Kapitol Group Office - Change 3 existing smoke detectors to heat detectors | $7k |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Vemi Office Tenancy Fitout | $200k |
| 27 Oct 2022 | Level 9 - Interior office fitout | $1.4m |
| 18 Aug 2022 | Ground floor 737 - Proposed internal alterations only | $459k |
| 10 Aug 2022 | Level 9 (Part) - Softel Systems Office - Internal non structural alterations to parts of existing office | $628k |
| 21 June 2022 | Level 9 (Part) - Softel Systems Office - Internal non structural alterations to parts of existing office | $628k |
| 12 May 2022 | Level 9 - Base building altrations Suite 9.01 & public corridors. | $150k |
| 26 Apr 2022 | ASE replacement | $2k |
| 20 Mar 2022 | (Level 3) - Deck/Balcony Refurbishment Works | $593k |
| 28 Feb 2022 | ASE replacement | $264 |
| 09 Nov 2021 | Suite G.01 - Alteration | $800k |
| 04 Oct 2021 | Suite G.06 "Nine Elephants" - Proposed restaurant refurbishment works | $124k |
| 03 June 2021 | Level 9 - Demolition of existing fitout and preparation for new fitout | $370k |
| 28 May 2021 | Stage 0 - Shop G.05 - Construction of internal restaurant fit out works, including internal services reconfiguration and alterations to existing facade. | $365k |
| 10 Mar 2021 | Level 10 - Stage 1 - Internal Alterations for Nutrien Ag Solutions | $950k |
| 10 Mar 2021 | Level 10 - Stage 2 - Internal Alterations for Nutrien Ag Solutions. To completion of works. | $950k |
| 25 May 2020 | Ground Floor - Alterations | $180k |
| 06 Apr 2020 | Levels 3-6 - Alterations to existing of Office | $416 |
| 08 Feb 2019 | Ground Floor - Proposed Minor Internal Alterations to Existing Office for Opteon | $12 |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Minor Internal Office Alterations for Landmark | $10k |
| 27 Aug 2018 | Level 4 and 5 - Alteration | $1.6m |
| 31 July 2018 | Level 8 - Office Fitout | $1.3m |
| 08 May 2018 | Fit out of level 6 (part alterations to fire hydrants and fire hose reels). | $1.3m |
| 27 Apr 2018 | Level 10 - Construction of 4x new internal office rooms | $75k |
| 12 Jan 2018 | Fit out of level 6 (part) excluding alterations to fire hydrants and fire hose reels. | $1.3m |
| 20 Dec 2017 | Level 10 - Construction of 4x new internal office rooms | $75k |
| 27 Oct 2017 | Construction of new end of trip facility on ground floor | $750k |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Alterations to Levels 3 - 5 (Part) | $2.1m |
| 07 July 2017 | Level 7 and 8 - Proposed installation of new glass sliding doors to office and passage door. | $23k |
| 28 June 2017 | Proposed Services Reinstatement Works | $104k |
| 24 Mar 2017 | Level 10 - Internal alterations | $300k |
| 13 Jan 2017 | Stage 3 - Fire hydrant / hose reel coverage and level 7 lift lobby works. | $2.1m |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Level 9 - Proposed lobby upgrades | $90k |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Level 10 - Proposed lobby and amenities upgrades. | $120k |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Level 1 - Proposed bike storage to level 1. | $0 |
| 11 Oct 2016 | Stage 2 - New void opening and inter-connecting stair works between levels 7 and 8. | $2.1m |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Proposed subdivision of L8 and construction of a corridor on the north side. | $170k |
| 27 Sept 2016 | Level 7 and level 8 (part) - Proposed office fit out to existing tenancy. Stage 1 - All building works, excluding fire hydrant / hose reel coverage, level 7 lift lobby works and new inter-connecting stair / opening works between levels 7 and 8. | $2.1m |
| 23 Sept 2016 | Fire mode control rectification works. | $244k |
| 15 Apr 2016 | Ground floor foyer - Proposed alterations to existing retail shop tenancy | $55k |
| 04 Dec 2015 | Proposed internal office fit out for VBA. | $76k |
| 03 Dec 2015 | Stage 2 - Level 7 and 8 remaining internal demolitions, services and minor fit-out works to reinstate shell. | $1.0m |
| 10 Nov 2015 | Stage 1 - Level 8 demolition works only. | $60k |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Hofbrauhaus - Shop 6 & 7 Internal restaurant fitout | $150k |
| 29 Aug 2014 | Intertenancy Stair - 737 Bourke Street Docklands | $720k |
| 20 Dec 2013 | Ground floor office fit out | $550k |
| 23 Apr 2012 | Operable roof over Street Cafe Lot 1 | $26k |
| 09 Feb 2012 | Internal Office fitout Levels 3 - 8 | $65k |
| 06 Feb 2012 | Construct Outdoor Cafe Lot 1 | $39k |
| 13 Jan 2012 | Ground floor foyer kiosk fit out. | $89k |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Fitout to Tenancy Shop 8 | $180k |
| 22 Dec 2011 | Tenancy fitout of Restaurant (Shuji Sushi) Lot 1 | $160k |
| 16 June 2011 | New outdoor area - Bob's Steak & Chop House (Shop 06 & 07) | $90k |
| 30 May 2011 | Stage 2: New steel work framing to outdoor seating at Bob's Steak and Chop House | $90k |
| 19 Apr 2011 | Tenancy fit out - Bob's Steak & Chop House shop no. 6/7 | $1.0m |
| 14 Apr 2011 | Stage 2 - Fire services. Tenancy fitout - Bob's steak and chop house shop no. 6/7 | $1.0m |
| 22 Oct 2010 | Level 9 Office fitout | $86k |
| 19 Oct 2010 | Shop Fitout - Shop 9 | $40k |
| 06 June 2010 | New Mezzanine Structure | $156k |
| 10 Aug 2009 | Office fitout alterations to an existing building | $1.6m |
| 16 June 2009 | Tenancy Fitout of a Food Premises (Tenancy 10B Cafenatics) | $248k |
| 07 Nov 2008 | Construction of a new building, Lot 1. Office, Level 3 - 10, carpark, ground - Level 2, retail, ground level. Stage 5: Services & all works to completion. | $46.6m |
| 17 July 2008 | National Foods Limited. Alterations to an Existing Building (Office) Level 3 - External Terrace | $450k |
| 20 May 2008 | National Foods Limtted - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands. Alterations to an existing building (office) Ground, Levels 3-9 Lot 1. | $7.9m |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Construction of a new building, Lot 1. Office, Level 3 - 10, carpark, ground - Level 2, retail, ground level. Stage 4: Architectural. | $46.6m |
| 01 July 2007 | Construction of a new building, Lot 1. Office, Level 3 - 10, carpark, ground - Level 2, retail, ground level. Stage 3: Structural elements. | $46.6m |
| 26 Apr 2007 | Construction of a new building, Lot 1. Office, Level 3 - 10, carpark, ground - Level 2, retail, ground level. Stage 2: Level 00 (ground) structural elements plus vertical elements and inground services. | $46.6m |
Is Lion residential or commercial?
Lion is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Lion built?
Lion was completed in 2008.
How many floors does Lion have?
Lion has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Lion?
The latest council census counted 11 businesses in Lion, including Bega Dairy and Drinks, Coffee & Toast Co and Kapitol Group Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Lion?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Lion?
Equiset developed Lion. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Lion?
About 47 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 66 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near Lion?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Batman's Hill/Collins St #D15, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Lion?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 3 (DZ3).
Does Lion have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS546345 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Lion recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 41 building permits for Lion since 2007. The most recent was in July 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.
