| Planning application | 2018 | Planning application TPMR-2018-2 lodged |
| Approved | By 2020 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Jun 2020 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Aug 2021 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2021 | Narrm Ngarrgu completed: 10 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.
| 27 Nov 2025 | Alteration - mesh screen installation | $381k |
| 07 Feb 2023 | Shop 5 - Shop fitout (Moonfishh Sushi) 6(1) | $385k |
| 21 Nov 2022 | BP1 - QVM Munro Site Development - Residential Tower - Stage 1 - Precast wall (ground - L5), core wall (ground - roof), pt slab (mezzanine, L1 - L4, L4 mezzanine), horizontal element (L1 - L4), L1 pt slab (at early stage with no transfer load), column and wall (ground to roof) | $236.5m |
| 21 Nov 2022 | Stage 2 - Podium services (excluding 129 and vertical transport (lift) installation) | $236.5m |
| 21 Nov 2022 | Stage 4 - Architectural Fitout (Ground Floor, Level 5 and Level 39 Common Areas) | $236.5m |
| 21 Nov 2022 | Stage 5 - Podium Facade | $236.5m |
| 21 Nov 2022 | Stage 7 - Tower Structure | $236.5m |
| 11 Nov 2022 | BP1 - QVM Munro Site Development - Residential Tower - Stage 1 - Precast wall (ground - L5), core wall (ground - roof), pt slab (mezzanine, L1 - L4, L4 mezzanine), horizontal element (L1 - L4), L1 pt slab (at early stage with no transfer load), column and wall (ground to roof) | $236.5m |
| 12 July 2022 | Tenancy 1.9 - QVM Market Lane Fitout | $0 |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Stage 9 - Landscape & External Works | $236.5m |
| 12 Nov 2021 | Stage 8: Complete Structural, Architectural & Services L5 to Roof | $85.5m |
| 10 Sept 2021 | Stage 1: Internal demolition and gantry facade retention - QVM community precinct development - Construction of residential tower | $850k |
| 10 Sept 2021 | Stage 2: Demolition of existing buildings | $0 |
| 10 Sept 2021 | Stage 3: Basement excavation and retention system | $7.4m |
| 20 Aug 2021 | Stage 4: Foundation piles | $77.4m |
| 22 June 2021 | Stage 8 - Balance of Services | $236.5m |
| 01 Apr 2021 | Stage 6 - Tower Facade (Level 6 - 26) | $236.5m |
| 27 Nov 2020 | Stage 3 - Architectural Fitout Works (Partitions, Ceilings, Brick, Block and Panel) | $236.5m |
| 30 June 2020 | BP1 - QVM Munro Site Development - Residential Tower - Stage 1 - Precast wall (ground - L5), core wall (ground - roof), pt slab (mezzanine, L1 - L4, L4 mezzanine), horizontal element (L1 - L4), L1 pt slab (at early stage with no transfer load), column and wall (ground to roof) | $236.5m |
| 18 Aug 2015 | stage 2: Office Conversion Alterations | $0 |
| 02 Mar 2015 | Office Conversion Alterations | $42k |
| 21 Oct 2010 | INSTALLATION OF INTERNAL SOUNDPROOF LOBBY TOP OF BASEMENT STAIR | $1k |
Is Narrm Ngarrgu residential or commercial?
Narrm Ngarrgu is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - commercial covered.
When was Narrm Ngarrgu built?
Narrm Ngarrgu was completed in 2021.
How many floors does Narrm Ngarrgu have?
Narrm Ngarrgu has 10 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in Narrm Ngarrgu?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 46 1 bed and 2 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What businesses are in Narrm Ngarrgu?
The latest council census counted 8 businesses in Narrm Ngarrgu, including Bitterjoy, Care Park and Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Narrm Ngarrgu?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Narrm Ngarrgu?
PDG Corporation developed Narrm Ngarrgu, Bates Smart designed it and Hamilton Marino built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Narrm Ngarrgu?
About 42 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 393 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Narrm Ngarrgu?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Narrm Ngarrgu?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO7).
Does Narrm Ngarrgu have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS815486 has 2 lots.
Has the narrm ngarrgu library won an award?
In 2024, Buildcorp won a fit-out award for the narrm ngarrgu library.
What else opened on the Munro site?
A 48-apartment social housing complex opened on the Munro site in December 2021.
Has any work been done on Narrm Ngarrgu recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Narrm Ngarrgu since 2010. The most recent was in November 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); CLUE residential dwellings (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.
