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Southern Cross Station

85-161 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Office

55 mheight

3floors

2006completed

41businesses

201permits

Development milestones

Construction started	Nov 1999	First major construction permit issued
First occupants	Aug 2006	First occupancy permit issued
Completed	2006	Southern Cross Station completed: 3 floors

Building team

Developer: Civic Nexus
Architect: Grimshaw
Architect: Jackson Architecture
Builder: Leighton Contractors
Services engineer: WSP
Owner: Victoria State Government
Building manager: AssetCo Management
Owner: Civic Nexus
Co-owner or investor: IFM Investors

Planning & subdivision

Zone: CCZ1
Overlays: DDO1, DDO10, DDO12, PO1, SCO41
Strata plan: PS623491 · 1 lots
Scores: 🚆 10 · ☕ 5 · 🌳 3 · ✨ 5

Timeline

20262 building permits · about $117k of new works
Largest: Shop LS-SS-10 - Proposed alterations to existing retail shop (Zambrero Docklands)

202511 building permits and 3 certificates · about $41.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Level 7 to 10 office fitout architectural and services only

20247 building permits and 6 certificates · about $2.7m of new works
Largest: Levels 8-10 - Internal Office Alterations for ExxonMobil

20233 building permits and 3 certificates · about $1.4m of new works
Largest: Level 3 - Alterations to existing balustrade concourse

20223 building permits and 2 certificates · about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Retail Pods A & B - internal lining replacement & modicifications to ESM sprinkler & mechanical

20213 building permits · about $1.0m of new works
Largest: Internal minor alterations to an existing supermarket - Woolworths Metro

2020Council census records it as office, 14 floors
Name recorded: Southern Cross Station

20201 building permit and 1 certificate
Largest: Tenancy Fitout - Red Rooster

10 Apr 2019Escalator failures at platforms 9 and 10 cause trains to skip Southern Cross Station
Escalators on platforms 9 and 10 broke down in early April 2019, and Metro said eight services had skipped the station on the Wednesday morning peak. By early May 2019 three escalators had been out for over a month, and 3AW reported that the delays may be linked to the station being privately owned by Civic Nexus.

20195 building permits and 1 certificate · about $882k of new works
Largest: Proposed AGL Energy Limited Sky Signage Works Comprising Removal & Replacement of Three (3) Existing Sky Signs

2018Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 15 floors
Name recorded: Southern Cross Station

20186 building permits and 8 certificates · about $4.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Level 5-6 - AGL Tenancy Fitout - Internal Fitout

22 Sep 2017Court of Appeal rules on land tax site values for part of Southern Cross Station
The Court of Appeal decided Public Transport Development Authority v Commissioner for State Revenue [2017] VSCA 266 on 22 September 2017, finding for the Commissioner on the site values of land forming part of the station. The only issue in dispute was the determination of those site values.

20172 building permits and 2 certificates · about $17.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - architectural works to level 8 and 9, variation to remove level 7 from scope of works and variation to smoke alarm design

2016Council census records it as office, 13 floors
Name recorded: Southern Cross Station

20161 building permit · about $5k of new works
Largest: Alterations - Southern Cross Station - POD B Level 1 - 99 Spencer Street Docklands

201510 building permits and 5 certificates · about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Stage No. 2: Level 5 Stages 1 and 2 Fit-Out Works & External

20148 building permits and 5 certificates · about $38.9m of new works
Largest: AGL Relocation - Fitout of an A-Grade Building for AGL - Level 1 (Part) Level 4 & Levels 6-12

29 May 2013Southern Cross Station nears full occupancy after major refurbishment
The Urban Developer reported that the refurbishment had increased the station's gross lettable area by about one-third to 6,600 square metres and that the station was nearing full occupancy. The article credits AssetCo with the works.

201313 building permits and 5 certificates · about $120.5m of new works
Largest: NEW BUILDING-STAGE 2E: Structural Details: Level 12 and Level 12 Mezzanine, and plant 3.5 mezzanine conditional

2012Council census records it as transport, 2 floors
Name recorded: Southern Cross Station

201213 building permits and 10 certificates · about $6.3m of new works
Largest: Variation - CSC - Level 1 - Temporary Pods 1 to 4 (L1-CS-10/11)

2 Nov 2011Stage one of a $22 million refurbishment at Southern Cross Station
Reporting in November 2011 described stage one of a $22 million refurbishment of the station by its manager, Assetco Management. AssetCo was described as a specialist asset management company owned by Industry Funds Management.

201113 building permits and 10 certificates · about $13.3m of new works
Largest: Variation - BIF tenancy #2. Fire - sprinklers. Southern Cross Station - retail redevelopment

20105 building permits
Largest: Stage 4: Package B works only - Fire services - variation - SCSPL works

20092 building permits · about $30.0m of new works
Largest: ALTERATIONS-99 SPENCER STREET

20085 building permits and 5 certificates · about $6.7m of new works
Largest: Variation: Variation I - Structural Design Variation to Piling for Yardmasters Building

200724 building permits and 26 certificates · about $11.0m of new works
Largest: Alterations (fitout works) -Stage 5: Remainder of shop front works. WEP Level 1, tenancy infrastructure (Level 1 grids BA1 to WD).

2006Southern Cross Station completed: 3 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

Aug 2006First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits

200651 building permits and 37 certificates · about $15.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 73: DDDP052-skylights, DDDP176-spots, DDDP085-roller shutters. Spencer Street station redevelopment. Assembly building-basement/ground

2005Council census records it as transport, 2 floors
Name recorded: Spencer Street Station

20053 building permits · about $50k of new works
Largest: Stage 69: DDDP599 - Link bridge to BSB lift - BIF; Spencer Street Station Redevelopment; Basement/ground floor assembly building; Mazzanine/

20043 building permits · about $47.0m of new works
Largest: Construction of a new building with retail and associated car parking. West End Plaza, Stage 9: WEP - DDP 529, 579 - Roof Purlins - Miscell

2003Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 2 floors
Name recorded: Spencer Street Station

20031 building permit · about $194.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Piling concourse (Part Zone A) Spencer Street Station; Spencer Street Station Redevelopment

20021 building permit · about $273k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing building Spencer Street Railway Station office refurbishment at 151 Spencer Street, Melbourne

2002First council census entry: transport, 2 floors

20012 certificates · about $57k of new works
Largest: First Floor - Alterations and Additions. See file DL2001038 from (name removed)

20001 building permit · about $100k of new works
Largest: new structure

Nov 1999First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits

19991 building permit and 1 certificate · about $6.0m of new works
Largest: Alteration of an existing building - Stage 2 From Dockland Files

19971 building permit · about $45k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing building

Building permits and certificates (331)

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.

05 May 2026	99 Spencer Street - Installation of Alarm Signalling Equipment	$300
28 Apr 2026	Shop LS-SS-10 - Proposed alterations to existing retail shop (Zambrero Docklands)	$117k
16 Dec 2025	Alterations to an existing Hungry Jack's tenancy	$210k
16 Dec 2025	Construction of offices (5) - Stage 1 - Footing Works	$4.6m
25 Nov 2025	Shop Fitout (Claremont Supermarket)	$240k
05 Nov 2025	Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy LG-CS-02	$150k
17 Oct 2025	Stage 3 - Level 7 to 10 office fitout architectural and services only	$28.3m
29 Aug 2025	Escalator Replacement Works (Platforms 9&10, 11&12 & 13&14)	$7.4m
13 Aug 2025	Stage 4 - Level 3 office fitout architectural and services only	$28.3m
20 June 2025	Stage 3 - Level 7 to 10 office fitout architectural and services only	$28.3m
17 June 2025	Tenancy Fit-out for Mochi Donuts	$144k
16 Apr 2025	99 Spencer street - Construction of Retail Kiosk - Rozzis Pizza Southern Cross Station	$230k
14 Mar 2025	L1-CS-10 - Propsed alterations to existing retail tenancy	$170k
04 Mar 2025	Tenancy LG-CS-09 - proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy	$150k
20 Feb 2025	Stage 1 - Level 5 - Office fitout architectural and services only	$28.3m
29 Jan 2025	Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy unit 27	$140k
19 Dec 2024	Tenancy BIF-01 Peddler Expresso Cafe - Internal Alterations to Parts of the Existing Kisok	$117k
18 Dec 2024	Stage 2 - To completion of proposed works only	$576k
06 Nov 2024	Tenancy BIF-01 Peddler Expresso Cafe - Internal Alterations to Parts of the Existing Kisok	$117k
15 Oct 2024	Level 1 - Proposed kiosk fitout for "Old Man Pho"	$120k
11 Oct 2024	Stage 2 - Completion of works	$150k
11 Oct 2024	Tenancy L1 CS-11 - Stage 1: Internal non-structural alteration to an existing commercial tenancy (excluding all mechanical ventilation installations).	$150k
19 Aug 2024	Levels 8-10 - Internal Office Alterations for ExxonMobil	$736k
26 July 2024	Tenancy L1 CS-11 - Stage 1: Internal non-structural alteration to an existing commercial tenancy (excluding all mechanical ventilation installations).	$150k
17 July 2024	Tenanacy Zone 2 LG-SS-06 - Internal fitout (Pasha Kebab)	$110k
16 July 2024	L1-CS-04 Ground (Part) - Proposed Kiosk fitout	$135k
13 Mar 2024	Ground, Mezzanine & Level 1 – Office Pods A & B - Removal of existing cladding and replacement with non-combustible cladding and minor sprinkler and detection works to part of an existing office pod	$300k
22 Feb 2024	INTERNAL FIT OUT TO TENANCY LG-SS-09, 0154014	$605k
01 Feb 2024	Tenancy BIF02/03 - Internal Fit out - Burgertory	$135k
07 Dec 2023	Proposed Alterations to Existing Retail Tenancy L1-CS-07	$264k
06 Dec 2023	Shop BSB-02B - Shop Fitout (Teaser Tea Southern Cross Station)	$90k
26 Sept 2023	Ground, Mezzanine & Level 1 – Office Pods A & B - Removal of existing cladding and replacement with non-combustible cladding and minor sprinkler and detection works to part of an existing office pod	$300k
29 June 2023	Proposed Kiosk for Daniel's Donuts @ Southern Cross Station	$250k
01 June 2023	Installation of alarm signalling equipment - code red	$1k
03 Apr 2023	Level 3 - Alterations to existing balustrade concourse	$447k
28 Oct 2022	LG-CS-03 - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy (Puzzle Coffee)	$270k
17 Aug 2022	Level 10 - Proposed minor office alterations	$83k
20 July 2022	Shop BIF-13 - Proposed alterations to existing shop (Key Pal)	$47k
30 June 2022	Retail Pods A & B - internal lining replacement & modicifications to ESM sprinkler & mechanical	$760k
24 June 2022	LG-CS-03 - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy (Puzzle Coffee)	$270k
20 Dec 2021	Level 1 - CS14 - Alteration to existing Hungry Jacks	$117k
22 July 2021	Chai Point by Bombay Bar Shop L1, CS-03 - Proposed alterations to existing tenancy	$160k
29 Jan 2021	Internal minor alterations to an existing supermarket - Woolworths Metro	$760k
07 Aug 2020	Tenancy Fitout - Red Rooster	$0
15 May 2020	Tenancy Fitout - Red Rooster	$0
05 Dec 2019	Level 8 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy	$0
14 Oct 2019	Alterations	$243k
17 Apr 2019	Proposed AGL Energy Limited Sky Signage Works Comprising Removal & Replacement of Three (3) Existing Sky Signs	$450k
11 Apr 2019	Leak damaged reinstatement work to existing single storey shop	$79k
03 Apr 2019	Construction of an internal shop fitout - Kungfu Tea	$90k
02 Apr 2019	INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNAGE TO TENANCY LG CS 01	$20k
24 Oct 2018	STAGE 3 TERRACE FITOUT	$15.9m
13 Sept 2018	Stage 2: Level 5-6 - AGL Tenancy Fitout - Internal Fitout	$16.5m
13 Sept 2018	Stage 2 - Variation to Comms Rooms and Signages	$16.5m
29 Aug 2018	Shop T1 - Shop Fit-Out	$450k
13 July 2018	Tenancy L1-CS-03 - Retail tenancy fitout	$130k
09 July 2018	Level 7 - Fujitsu Melbourne - office fit out	$3.4m
14 June 2018	Variation 1 - Variation to Architectural and Structural design - AGL Tenancy Fitout - Internal Fitout	$16.5m
12 June 2018	Internal fitout of a Cafe	$165k
25 May 2018	Southern Cross Station - Spencer St Subway	$45k
24 May 2018	Level 10 - Alteration - Nexus Mutual Tenancy Fitout	$583k
16 May 2018	Level 10 North Tenancy - Exxonobil - Alteration	$100k
18 Apr 2018	Stage 1: Level 5-6 - AGL Tenancy Fitout - Structural Alterations and Relocation of Existing Services	$16.5m
26 Mar 2018	Level 7 - Fujitsu Melbourne - office fit out	$3.4m
22 Mar 2018	Level 10 - Alteration - Nexus Mutual Tenancy Fitout	$583k
11 Dec 2017	Level 5, 7, 8, 9 & 11 - VC Rooms and Library alterations	$362k
14 Nov 2017	Alterations to building - relocation of break glass alarm in entry lobby (BCA 2016)	$3k
19 Oct 2017	Level 11 - fit-out for AGL - Alterations to Crisis room	$331k
20 July 2017	Stage 2 - architectural works to level 8 and 9, variation to remove level 7 from scope of works and variation to smoke alarm design	$15.0m
27 May 2016	Alterations - Southern Cross Station - POD B Level 1 - 99 Spencer Street Docklands	$5k
22 Dec 2015	Alterations - Southern Cross Station Skybus 161 Spencer Street Docklands	$700k
23 Oct 2015	Hungry Jack's Spencer Street - BIF 03	$500k
06 Oct 2015	AGL Relocation - Fitout of an A-Grade Building for AGL - Level 1 (Part) Level 4 & Levels 6-12	$33.9m
01 Oct 2015	Hungry Jack's Spencer Street - BIF 03	$500k
04 Sept 2015	AGL Relocation - Fitout of an A-Grade Building for AGL - Level 1 (Part) Level 4 & Levels 5-10	$33.9m
27 Aug 2015	Stage No. 2: Level 5 Stages 1 and 2 Fit-Out Works & External	$37.1m
29 July 2015	VARIATION - FITOUT AND TICKET OFFICE - FIRE SPRINKLERS	$172k
23 July 2015	Alterations to Tenancy - Mezzanine Level	$315k
16 July 2015	Hungry Jacks - Ceiling Alterations - Shop L1-CS-14 - 99 Spencer Street Docklands	$100k
14 July 2015	Stage 3: Hungry Jack's Southern Cross Station - Shop L1-CS-14: VARIATION – D01 – NEW DOOR AMENDMENT	$166k
06 July 2015	Thrifty Car Rental - fitout and ticket office - excluding fire sprinkers	$172k
21 May 2015	SPRINKLER INSTALLATION - CONDITIONAL - Hungry Jacks Southern Cross	$157k
07 May 2015	Hungry Jack's Southern Cross Station L1-CS-14 - 14-99 Spencer Street Docklands	$157k
27 Mar 2015	BSB-02B - Retail Tenancy Fitout	$42k
02 Feb 2015	Level 3: Alterations to existing Office	$76k
27 Nov 2014	AGL Relocation - Fitout of an A-Grade Building for AGL - Level 1 (Part) Level 4 & Levels 6-12	$33.9m
01 Nov 2014	LG SS 09, Southern Cross Station - Proposed Minor Alterations for Noodle Box	$112k
08 Oct 2014	Platform 7 & 8, Portable units	$101k
08 Aug 2014	Tenancy BSB-02A internal fitout for lord of the fries	$146k
30 July 2014	Shop 3 "Raw Trader" Tenancy Fitout	$96k
23 July 2014	Wrapd: Shop B2B 02B retail fit-out	$130k
13 June 2014	Proposed Erection of a Clock Tower	$200k
05 June 2014	Alterations to use existing storage room as an office	$19k
04 June 2014	Tenancy BSB-02A internal fitout for lord of the fries	$146k
03 June 2014	BSB-01 Gloria Jeans Coffee Tenancy Fitout	$166k
25 Mar 2014	Shop BSB03 Retail Tenancy Fit Out "WH SMITH XPRESS"	$11k
06 Mar 2014	Alteration to existing ticketing barrier (Platforms 3-8)	$170k
21 Jan 2014	Construction of Retail Tenancies	$633k
20 Nov 2013	NEW BUILDING-STAGE 2E: Structural Details: Level 12 and Level 12 Mezzanine, and plant 3.5 mezzanine conditional	$75.4m
20 Nov 2013	STAGE 3B: Hydraulic Services - Conditional	$75.4m
24 Oct 2013	NEW BUILDING-STAGE 4A: Architectural - conditional	$75.4m
22 Oct 2013	NEW BUILDING-STAGE 2C: Structural details - roof framing north - conditional	$75.4m
08 Oct 2013	NEW BUILDING-STAGE 3A: Mechanical and Electrical Services - Conditional	$75.4m
30 Aug 2013	Vodafone Level 1 - Tenancy L1-CS-10	$198k
27 Aug 2013	NEW BUILDING-STAGE 2B: Structural Details: Level 5 & Main Stair Details - Conditional	$25.8m
27 Aug 2013	Retail fitout to L1 CS 11 at Southern Cross Station "Go Vita'	$160k
20 Aug 2013	NEW BUILDING-STAGE 2A: Structural Details: Levels 3.5-11, Including Core Walls & Columns - Excluding Level 5 Works - Conditional	$25.8m
05 Aug 2013	Alterations to platform 15 & 16	$30.0m
01 Aug 2013	Cafe fitout 'In a Rush'	$38k
30 July 2013	Restaurant/bar fitout to existing retail tenancy - Tenancy 8H- ground floor	$1.1m
14 June 2013	NEW BUILDING-STAGE 1 - PRELIMARY STRUCTURAL WORKS, INCLUDING PILING AND PILE CAPS, CRASH WALLS TO BOURKE STREET ENTRY, LIFT OVERRUN, VEHICULAR RAMP AND PEDESTRIAN RAMP PREPARATIONS AND SERVICES WORKS - CONDITIONAL	$7.5m
24 Apr 2013	Stage 5: (Variation) - Platform 16 - North Extension	$17.5m
05 Apr 2013	Construction of mezzanine floor level, including amenities are for cafe/restaurant	$180k
04 Mar 2013	Stage 2: Building works which includes the mechanical exhaust - Retail tenancy fitout to Shop LG-CS-01 (Grill'd)	$9k
28 Feb 2013	Stage 1: Building works which excludes mechanical kitchen exhaust hood and duct work - Retail tenancy fitout to Shop LG-CS-01	$230k
21 Jan 2013	Alterations LG CS 06 (Tower Sushi)	$164k
14 Dec 2012	Tenancy fitout of Take Away Food Premises	$85k
19 Sept 2012	Alterations to Tenancy LG SS 02 (Sock Shop)	$75k
19 July 2012	Stage 2: Balance of works (mechanical services and fire hydrants)	$30k
16 July 2012	Fitout of Tenancy BIF15 (Subway)	$150k
24 May 2012	Retail fitout Tenncy LG-C3-03	$400k
18 May 2012	Tenancy fitout Shop 98 (Connor)	$42k
15 May 2012	Retail fitout Shop L1 CS 09	$350k
07 May 2012	Variation - Smoke detection. Internal Fitout Works - Alterations Woolworths fitout	$3.2m
30 Apr 2012	Retail tenancy fit out to L1-CS-12	$175k
17 Apr 2012	Variation - CSC - Level 1 - Temporary Pods 1 to 4 (L1-CS-10/11)	$9.6m
16 Apr 2012	Alterations to Existing Shop - Zone 2 LG-06 - Delicious Asian Cuisine & Vietnamese Noodles	$20k
13 Apr 2012	Alterations to Existing Shop - Zone 2 LG-06 - Delicious Asian Cuisine & Vietnamese Noodles	$20k
12 Apr 2012	Shop fitout L1 CS 08A (Spanish Donuts)	$60k
30 Mar 2012	Southern Cross Station - Retail Redevelopment	$270k
30 Mar 2012	Stage 2 - Fire and services, architectural - conditional (excluding smoke detection system) - Woolworths fitout	$3.2m
28 Mar 2012	Retail fitout Shop L1 CS 07	$460k
28 Mar 2012	Retail fitout Shop LG CS 09	$720k
07 Mar 2012	PSO Security control room fitout	$75k
16 Feb 2012	Alterations LG CS 08 (Florist)	$96k
02 Feb 2012	Tenancy Fitout - AMCAL Pharmacy	$360k
02 Feb 2012	Tenancy LG SS 10 (Ripe Juice)	$163k
30 Jan 2012	Stage 1- Internal Fitout Works - Alterations Woolworths fitout	$3.2m
19 Jan 2012	Tenancy alterations LG CS 07 Grains Galore	$169k
21 Dec 2011	Tenancy fitout Shop LG-CS-02 (Pie Face)	$70k
12 Dec 2011	Alterations LG CS 06 (Tower Sushi)	$164k
07 Dec 2011	Tenancy fitout of shop TL1-CS-14 Stage 1	$965k
02 Dec 2011	Catwalk Mode tenancy Part ground LG SS01	$153k
02 Dec 2011	Retail fitout Tenancy LG CS 07	$400k
09 Nov 2011	Variation - BIF tenancy #2. Fire - sprinklers. Southern Cross Station - retail redevelopment	$9.6m
03 Nov 2011	Tenancy fitout Shop BIF 02/03 (Pie Face)	$70k
14 Oct 2011	Alterations -Tenancy LG CS 09 (WH Smith)	$215k
07 Oct 2011	Alteration to existing tenancy BIF-01	$160k
07 Oct 2011	Tenancy fitout L1-CS-02 (Red Rooster)	$400k
07 Oct 2011	Tenancy fitout Shop L1-CS-D3 (Sumo Salad)	$400k
14 Sept 2011	Upgrade to Tenancy LB402	$100k
25 Aug 2011	Southern Cross Station - retail redevelopment	$9.6m
06 June 2011	SCS-BIF-Car Hire Offices - Rental space and car wash	$158k
11 Jan 2011	DFO Spencer Street Tenancy 37 Frat House. Alteration to retail, Level 1 Tenancy T37 (West End Plaza).	$30k
11 Jan 2011	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 85 Macs. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout to Macs Roadhouse.	$50k
11 Jan 2011	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 89 Fletcher Jones. Alterations to retail, tenancy fitout, Level 1 Tenancy 89 (West End Plaza).	$70k
11 Jan 2011	DFO Spencer - Tenancy 114 Mo's Mobile. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout to Level 1 Tenancy 114 (West End Plaza).	$40k
11 Jan 2011	Fitout Tenancy 23 (Barkins)	$195k
11 Jan 2011	Fitout Tenancy 44 Joanne Mercer	$60k
11 Jan 2011	Fitout Tenancy 87 (Rivers)	$60k
11 Jan 2011	Fitout Tenancy F213 The Coffee Club	$190k
11 Jan 2011	Replay - Tenancy 54 Fitout. Level 1. (DFO Spencer St)	$30k
30 Nov 2010	Stage 5 (variation): Revised scope SCSPL works	$16.5m
19 Oct 2010	Stage 4: Package B works only - Fire services - variation - SCSPL works	$30.0m
19 Oct 2010	Stage 5: Architectural package (MTM works)	$30.0m
27 Aug 2010	Stage 4: Package B works	$30.0m
09 July 2010	Alterations to platform 15 & 16	$30.0m
08 Sept 2009	ALTERATIONS-99 SPENCER STREET	$30.0m
11 Feb 2009	Variation 2- Structural Design Variation Ultrafloor Design (Levels 1, 2 and 3) for Yardmasters Building.	$6.0m
15 Oct 2008	Variation: Variation I - Structural Design Variation to Piling for Yardmasters Building	$6.0m
18 Sept 2008	Shop F219 fitout.	$150k
29 July 2008	Fitout Tenancy 205-206 (New Zealand Natural)	$80k
25 July 2008	Spencer Steet Station - Yard Masters Projects. (Office) Demolition, Architectural, Structural/Civil and all Services.	$6.0m
20 June 2008	Proposed fitout to Pod A Mezzanine Level, Southern Cross Station	$24k
04 June 2008	Fit out to an Existing shop (Pharmacy)	$508k
23 Apr 2008	Fitout Tenancy F204 (Centrico) Level 1	$60k
22 Apr 2008	Spencer Street Station - Pilgrim (Tenancy 45). Retail constructions, tenancy fitout to level 1 - Tenancy 45 (West End Plaza).	$25k
14 Apr 2008	Southern Cross Station. Retail tenancy fitout to LGC-03.	$40k
04 Feb 2008	Spencer Street Station. Fitout to retail, Tenancy Alterations-LG 1-02.	$40k
14 Nov 2007	Shop fitout Tenancy 303-307	$0
23 Oct 2007	DFO Spencer - Tenancy 31 Snowgum (West End Plaza). Retail tenancy fitout on Level 1.	$60k
09 Oct 2007	'4 The Game' retail tenancy fitout (Tenancy T82), sporting house direct.	$33k
05 Sept 2007	Alterations to DFO Spencer Street Station - Stair 4 (DFO Entrance), Level 1.	$10k
03 Sept 2007	Construction of internal office fitout works - Waterhouse Real Estate, Shop LGI-04 Ground Level.	$35k
15 Aug 2007	Tenancy fitout to DFO Spencer Street Tenancy 310, Ground Floor.	$10k
13 Aug 2007	DFO Spencer - Tenancy 106 Flokhart Street. Alterations to retail, Level 1.	$110k
27 July 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy F214 Cafe Sapore. Tenancy fitout to retail, Level 1 Tenancy F214 (West End Plaza).	$400k
03 July 2007	Variation: Tenancy fitout Shop 98 (Connor), Level 1 (West End Plaza).	$42k
18 June 2007	Proposed internal alterations and fitout of Coles Supermarket - West End Plaza Retail, ground floor.	$3.5m
18 June 2007	Proposed internal alterations and fitout of Coles Supermarket - West End Plaza Retail, ground floor. Ground Level tenancy walls and service alterations.	$3.6m
22 May 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 81 Lorna Jane. Retail tenancy fitout to Level 1 Tenancy 81 (West End Plaza).	$25k
22 May 2007	Full fitout-Kitchen/Catering Facility	$300k
22 May 2007	Internal tenancy fitout for cotton on@DFO Spencer St. Tenancy T19. To completion of internal fitout works only.	$30k
16 May 2007	Southern Cross Station - Tenancy TLGI-03 Photos Shop. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout.	$48k
11 May 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 34 Sketchers. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout to Level 1 Tenancy 34 (West End Plaza).	$65k
03 May 2007	Fitout Tenancy L1A-02/03 (Batman Hill Grocer & Liquor)	$260k
02 May 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 32 General Store. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout to Leve 1 Tenancy 32 (West End Plaza).	$55k
02 May 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 36 Podium Sports. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout to Level 1 Tenancy 36 (West End Plaza).	$80k
02 May 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 90 Timberland. Alteration to retail, Level 1 Tenancy 90 (West End Plaza).	$75k
26 Apr 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 28 Bolle. Alteration to retail.	$75k
26 Apr 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 30 Converse. Tenancy fitout to retail, Level 1 - Tenancy 30 (West End Plaza).	$60k
23 Apr 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 26 Designer Kidz. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout to Level 1 - Tenancy 26 (West End Plaza).	$20k
19 Apr 2007	DFO Spencer - Tenancy 22 Thomas Cook. Retail tenancy fitout to Level 1 (Tenancy 22) West End Plaza.	$74k
16 Apr 2007	Fitout Tenancy 25 (Essential Man)	$65k
10 Apr 2007	Internal tenancy fitout Cotton On Kids@DFO Spencer Street, tenancy 27. To completion of internal fitout works only.	$19k
30 Mar 2007	Alterations (fitout works) -Stage 5: Remainder of shop front works. WEP Level 1, tenancy infrastructure (Level 1 grids BA1 to WD).	$4.8m
28 Mar 2007	Proposed internal shop fitout, shop 59.	$84k
28 Mar 2007	Proposed shop fitout, shop 76.	$80k
19 Mar 2007	Shop fitout Tenancy 21 (Stafford)	$30k
16 Mar 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy T113. Alterations to retail, internal tenancy fitout Cotton On Body.	$16k
15 Mar 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 34 Sketchers. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout to Level 1 Tenancy 34 (West End Plaza).	$65k
14 Mar 2007	WEP level 1-tenancy infrastructure. Alterations to retail, level 1 (Grids BA 1 to WD). Variation: Minor alterations to shopfronts of tenancies 15, 94 and 94A.	$4.8m
09 Mar 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 33 Birkenstock. Alterations to retail, tenancy fitout to Level 1 Tenancy 33 (West End Plaza).	$50k
08 Mar 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 73-74. Internal tenancy fitout for sportscraft@DFO Spencer Street. To completion of internal fitout works only.	$40k
06 Mar 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 78 Fila. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout.	$150k
05 Mar 2007	DFO - Spencer Street. Alteration to retail, tenancy fitout, Tenancy 20 RM Williams.	$160k
13 Feb 2007	Fitout Tenancy 93 Ron Bennett	$88k
09 Feb 2007	Tenancy 63, Retail Fit-out.	$75k
08 Feb 2007	DFO Spencer Street Station - Tenancy 56 Oxford. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout, level 1 - Tenancy 56 (West end Plaza).	$35k
01 Feb 2007	DFO Spencer - Tenancy 107 Blockout. Retail tenancy fitout, Level 1 Tenancy 107 (West End Plaza).	$55k
30 Jan 2007	Fitout Tenancy 12 Wallace Bishop	$50k
25 Jan 2007	Tenancy fitout Mezzanine Level (Ripe)	$75k
19 Jan 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 11 Laura Ashley. Alterations to retail, tenancy fitout Level 1 - Tenancy 11 (West End Plaza).	$40k
19 Jan 2007	Fitout Tenancy 75 Witchery	$60k
18 Jan 2007	Fitout Tenancy 43 Intimates	$85k
16 Jan 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 47 FCUK. Alterations to tenancy fitout, retail construction, level 1 - Tenancy 47 (West End Plaza).	$40k
15 Jan 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 108 Milla Melbourne. Alterations to tenancy fitout, retail constructions, level 1 - Tenancy 108 (West End Plaza).	$20k
15 Jan 2007	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 64 Charlie Brown. Retail constructions to tenancy fitout, level 1 - Tenancy 64 (West End Plaza)	$20k
15 Jan 2007	Fitout Tenancy 62 Level 1-Mossman	$50k
21 Dec 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 60 Giallo. Alterations to retail, level 1 - tenancy 60 (West End Plaza).	$45k
21 Dec 2006	Spencer Street Station-Tenancy LIB-04 Florist. Alterations to retail, tenancy LIB-04, mezzanine level.	$50k
19 Dec 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 2 Steve Madden. Retail constructions to tenancy fitout, level 1 - tenancy 2 (West End Plaza).	$25k
19 Dec 2006	Spencer Street Station Tenancy 15 - Form Home. Retail constructions to tenancy fitout, tenancy 15 (West End Plaza).	$20k
15 Dec 2006	Penetration works between ground & mezzanine level & construction of Pod C Stage 2-TIF/BIF Delaware North.	$7.5m
15 Dec 2006	Spencer Street Station - Tattersalls. Retail constructions to tenancy fitout, tenancy LIB-06.	$25k
14 Dec 2006	Fitout Tenancy 1 Politix	$40k
14 Dec 2006	Spencer Street Station - Tenancy LGH-02 TAB. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout LGH-02 (Tabcorp).	$200k
12 Dec 2006	DFO Spencer Street Station, tenancy 101 Sheridan. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout to West End Plaza - Level 1 Tenancy 101.	$100k
11 Dec 2006	Fitout Tenancy 48 (De Cjuba)	$75k
06 Dec 2006	Fitout Shop F208 Health Express	$80k
06 Dec 2006	Forever new tenancy fitout@DFO Spencer Street shop 70. Internal tenancy fitout at Shop 70.	$20k
06 Dec 2006	Internal fitout for Glassons@DFO Spencer Street, tenancy T67. To completion of internal fitout works only.	$20k
06 Dec 2006	Internal tenancy fitout for Jacqui-E@DFO Spencer St., tenancy 72. To completion of internal fitout works only.	$20k
06 Dec 2006	Portmans Tenancy fitout @ DFO Spencer Street, tenancy T71. Internal tenancy fitout only.	$20k
06 Dec 2006	Tenancy Fitout LIB-01 Level 1 (Newslink Store)	$150
06 Dec 2006	Variation: Jay Jays Tenancy Fitout @ DFO Spencer Street, tenancy T91. Internal tenancy fitout only. (Change of builder's details).	$20k
05 Dec 2006	Fitout Tenancy LG1-01 Yourfit Shoes	$112k
01 Dec 2006	Fitout Tenancy 3 (Industrie)	$40
30 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 111 Kate Hill. Retail construction, tenancy fitout - level 1 (tenancy 111) West End Plaza.	$70k
30 Nov 2006	Fitout Tenancy 55 Aquila	$20k
30 Nov 2006	Fitout tenancy 97 La Figure	$50k
30 Nov 2006	Fitout Tenancy LGK 01 (Traveller Souvenirs)	$55k
29 Nov 2006	DFO - Spencer Street, Tenancy 39 Guess. Alterations to retail, tenancy fitout, level 1 tenancy 39 (West End Plaza).	$132k
29 Nov 2006	Tenancy Fitout LGC-01 Level 1 (Relay Store)	$150
28 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street Station - Fitout Tenancy 13 Strandbags. Alterations to retail, Level 1 (West End Plaza).	$80k
28 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 18 Giordano. Alterations to retails, tenancy fitout, level 1 tenancy 18 (West End Plaza).	$68k
28 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 65 Wittner. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout to level 1 - Tenancy 65 (West End Plaza).	$120k
28 Nov 2006	Fitout Tenancy 40 Level 1 (Sandler)	$80k
28 Nov 2006	Fitout Tenancy 92 Tarocash	$80
27 Nov 2006	DFO - Spencer Street. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout to tenancy 17 Levis, level 1 (West End Plaza).	$75k
27 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 41 Events. Retail constructions to tenancy fitout, level 1 - Tenancy 41 (West End Plaza).	$50k
27 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street-Tenancy 50 Country Road. Retail contrustions, tenancy fitout level 1-tenancy 50 (West End Plaza).	$90k
27 Nov 2006	Southern Cross Station - Tenancy LGJ-01 Harvey World Travel. Tenancy fitout to ground level - Tenancy LGJ01.	$70k
27 Nov 2006	Tenancy fitout F211 (Subway)	$110
24 Nov 2006	Entry foyer for office building. Alteration to office building, ground floor foyer.	$3.0m
23 Nov 2006	Fitout Tenancy 53 (Simone Perele)	$45
17 Nov 2006	Fitout Tenancy Mezzanine Level Tower Sushi	$75k
17 Nov 2006	Spencer Street Station - External Signage. Variation: Two additional signs added.	$630k
17 Nov 2006	Variation: Alterations to the mechanical ventilation system, ground level, tenancy LGH01	$200k
10 Nov 2006	Alterations to a building. Stage 2: Partition work at GL A/C09-C10 and joinery work J-12, J-16 and J-17. Retail fitout to unit L1C-01.	$517k
09 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 51 Nine West. Alterations to tenancy fitout, retail constructions, level 1 - Tenancy 51 (West End Plaza).	$41k
09 Nov 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 96 Ginger Tree. Alterations to tenancy fitout, retail constructions, level 1 - Tenancy 96 (West End Plaza).	$45k
08 Nov 2006	Spencer Street Station - External Signage. New external signage.	$600k
06 Nov 2006	Peter Alexander Tenancy Fitout @ DFO Spencer Street, Tenancy T52. Internal tenancy fitout only.	$20k
31 Oct 2006	Alterations to a building, shop fitout to T46.	$96k
31 Oct 2006	Shop fitout T8 Direct Factory Outlet.	$120k
30 Oct 2006	Jay Jays Tenancy Fitout @ DFO Spencer Street, tenancy T91. Internal tenancy fitout only.	$20k
30 Oct 2006	Just Jeans Tenancy Fitout @ Spencer Street, tenancy T38. Internal tenancy fitout only.	$20k
27 Oct 2006	Spencer Street - Tenancy LIB-03 Sock Shop. Retail constructions to tenancy fitout, level 1 tenancy LIB03	$20k
26 Oct 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 109 Suburban. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout level 1 - Tenancy 109 (West End Plaza).	$20k
26 Oct 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 57 Gripp Jeans. Retail constructions to tenancy fitout, level 1 - tenancy T57 (West End Plaza).	$89k
24 Oct 2006	Alterations to DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy F209 Cafe Rojo. Tenancy fitout to level 1 - Tenancy F209 (West End Plaza).	$200k
19 Oct 2006	DFO Spencer Street-Tenancy 4 Max Power. Retail construction, tenancy fitout level 1 - tenancy 4 (West End Plaza).	$50k
19 Oct 2006	DFO Spencer Street-Tenancy 7 catalog, tenancy fitout. Retail constructions, level 1-tenancy 7 (West End Plaza).	$40k
19 Oct 2006	Dotti tenancy fitout@DFO Spencer Street, tenancy T66. Internal tenancy fitout only. To completion of internal fitout works only.	$20k
18 Oct 2006	Alterations to a building. Stage 1: Retail-excluding partition work at GL A/C09-C10 and joinery work J-12, J-16 and J-17. Retail fitout to unit L1C-01.	$517k
18 Oct 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 103 Matchbox. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout level 1 (tenancy 103) West End Plaza.	$100k
16 Oct 2006	Adairs tenancy fitout@DFO Spencer Street. Internal retail tenancy fitout only, tenancy T100.	$20k
16 Oct 2006	Tenancy fit out of shop F207 - Quattro Pazzi, direct factory outlets.	$190k
12 Oct 2006	Dotti tenancy fitout@DFO Spencer Street, tenancy T66. Internal tenancy fitout only.	$20k
11 Oct 2006	DFO Spencer Street - Tenancy 102 Lifestyle Luggages. Retail constructions, tenancy fitout to level 1 - Tenancy 102 (West End Plaza).	$80k
06 Oct 2006	Variation: Spencer Street Station-Florentine Eyewear (Tenancy 112). Retail tenancy fitout, level 1 tenancy 112 (West End Plaza).	$50k
04 Oct 2006	Internal alterations (Sugar Station)	$100k
29 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 94A (Jeans West)	$30k
18 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 109 (Industrie)	$60
18 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy LD1-01 (Virgin Store) Level 1	$525
14 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 16 Level 1 (Windsor Smith)	$55k
14 Sept 2006	Spencer Street Station. Retail tenancy fitout, Level 1 Tenancy 112 Florentine Eyewear (West End Plaza).	$50k
12 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 98 PTO	$25k
12 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 99 The Big Brand Store	$35k
11 Sept 2006	FItout Tenancy 95 Garfunkle	$55k
11 Sept 2006	Office Fitout Level 1 Pod A	$2k
07 Sept 2006	DFO Spencer Street Station - Tenancy 5 Grab. Retail tenancy fitout, Level 1 Tenancy 5 (West End Plaza).	$70k
07 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 105 CFD	$118k
07 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 69 Level 1 Charcoal	$50k
07 Sept 2006	Spencer Street Station-7 Eleven tenancy LGH-01. Alterations to retail, tenancy fitout ground floor.	$200k
06 Sept 2006	Fitout Shop F215	$35k
06 Sept 2006	Fitout Tenancy 10 Level 1-Purezone	$10k
06 Sept 2006	New Building Structural Works Stage 1-TTA Pavillion	$420k
06 Sept 2006	Spencer Street Station - Tony Bianco (Tenancy 42). Retail tenancy fitout, Level 1 Tenancy 42 (West End Plaza).	$77k
10 Aug 2006	Demolition-Full -Platform Covers 2 to 7	$187k
01 Aug 2006	Construction of a new building with retail and associated car parking. West End Plaza, Stage 10: Temporary ticket office	$43.0m
01 Aug 2006	Stage 73: DDDP052-skylights, DDDP176-spots, DDDP085-roller shutters. Spencer Street station redevelopment. Assembly building-basement/ground, retail/office/carpark-Mezzanine/level 1.	$194.2m
21 July 2006	Construction of a new building with retail and associated car parking. Stage 12: DDDP564 & 565, partitions and ceilings, basement (part).	$43.0m
31 Mar 2006	Stage 71: DDDP108C - Platform Finishes; Spencer Street Station Redevelopment; the whole building for assembly and retail purposes	$194.2m
20 Mar 2006	Stage 72: DDDP197 north infill roof & DDDP198 infill roof; Spencer Street Station Redevelopment; Basement/ground assembly building; Mezzanine/Level 1 for retail, office and carpark purposes	$194.2m
14 Feb 2006	Stage 70: DDDP - 548 - Carpark Exhaust Plenums; Spencers Street Station Redevelopment; The whole building for assembly and retail purposes	$194.2m
29 Nov 2005	Stage 69: DDDP599 - Link bridge to BSB lift - BIF; Spencer Street Station Redevelopment; Basement/ground floor assembly building; Mazzanine/Level 1 for retail, office and carpark purposes	$194.2m
31 Aug 2005	Construction of a new building with retail and associated car parking. Stage 11: DDDP568, joinery, bus interchange facilities, basement level.	$43.0m
09 Aug 2005	Alterations to security of ground floor.	$50k
01 Dec 2004	Construction of a new building with retail and associated car parking. West End Plaza, Stage 9: WEP - DDP 529, 579 - Roof Purlins - Miscellaneous Works - West End Plaza Total Cost:$43,000,000.00	$43.0m
08 July 2004	Spencer Street Station - Bourke Street Bridge. Stage 1: Bourke Street Bridge Demolition (Part)	$4.0m
16 June 2004	Construction of a new building with retail and associated car parking. Stage 1: WEP DDDP 511, 511 Rev, 513, 513 Rev, 517, 519, 522, 524, 535, 537, 541, 543, 551, 561, 589. West End Plaza (Ground, Mezzanine, Level 1)	$43.0m
02 Apr 2003	Stage 1: Piling concourse (Part Zone A) Spencer Street Station; Spencer Street Station Redevelopment	$194.2m
24 Sept 2002	Alterations to an existing building Spencer Street Railway Station office refurbishment at 151 Spencer Street, Melbourne	$273k
07 Sept 2001	First Floor - Alterations and Additions. See file DL2001038 from (name removed)	$57k
07 Sept 2001	See file DL2001038 from (name removed) Additions and alterations to existing building, Spencer Street Station on 1st floor.	$57k
17 Feb 2000	new structure	$100k
10 Nov 1999	Alteration of an existing building - Stage 2 From Dockland Files	$6.0m
27 Jan 1999	Alteration of an existing building stage 1 - internal alterations and new temporary baggage handling building	$300k
14 Nov 1997	Alterations to existing building	$45k

Questions and answers

Is Southern Cross Station residential or commercial?
Southern Cross Station is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Southern Cross Station built?
Southern Cross Station was completed in 2006.

How many floors does Southern Cross Station have?
Southern Cross Station has 3 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Southern Cross Station?
The latest council census counted 41 businesses in Southern Cross Station, including AGL Energy Limited, Assetco and BEYOND BANK.

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

Who designed and built Southern Cross Station?
Civic Nexus developed Southern Cross Station, Jackson Architecture designed it and Leighton Contractors built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Southern Cross Station?
About 55 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 62 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Southern Cross Station?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Southern Cross Station?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does Southern Cross Station have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS623491 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Southern Cross Station recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 201 building permits for Southern Cross Station since 1997. 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.