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Meriton

140-146 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
188 mheight
58floors
2023completed
0businesses
10permits

Development milestones

Planning application2015Planning application TPM-2015-13/A lodged
ApprovedBy 2021Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Construction startedJul 2021First major construction permit issued
First occupantsSep 2023First occupancy permit issued
Completed2023Meriton completed: 58 floors

Building team

Developer
Meriton Group
Developer
Karimbla Properties
Architect
Rothelowman
Builder
Hickory
Structural engineer
Rincovitch
Owner
Meriton Group

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, PO1
Strata plan
TP131993 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 8

Timeline

2024Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 59 floors
Name recorded: Meriton
20241 certificate · about $165k of new works
Largest: SHOP 1, 140 KING ST - PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL SHOP
2023Meriton completed: 58 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Sep 2023First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Jul 2023Meriton Suites Melbourne tops out
Hickory Group, Meriton Suites and Harry Triguboff marked the topping out of the inaugural Meriton Suites project in Melbourne, a 57-storey building with apartment-style suites designed by Rothelowman.
20232 building permits and 4 certificates
Largest: Stage 6 - ground to level 2 wall lining, amenities, facade & signage
20221 building permit
Largest: Stage 5 – L14-L58, Architectural excluding GF and L2, wall linings and signage
By 2021Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Jul 2021First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2021Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
20212 building permits · about $108.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 4 – Services (B2 – L13), Lifts, Façade (L3 – L57), Structural (L14 – L57)
20201 building permit and 1 certificate · about $478k of new works
Largest: Demolition of Existing Building
Apr 2019Meriton buys 140-146 King Street site for serviced apartment hotel
Meriton bought the 140-146 King Street site near Southern Cross Station, reportedly for about $29 million, as its first Melbourne project. Reports said it would be developed as a Meriton Suites serviced apartment hotel rather than for sale, and that an earlier permit existed for a 57-storey residential tower.
2015Planning application TPM-2015-13/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2015Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 3 floors
2010Council census records it as office, 3 floors
20101 building permit · about $45k of new works
Largest: Office tenancy fitout (Barbara Sterner Recruitment)
20091 building permit · about $150k of new works
Largest: Retail Tenancy fitout to shop
20041 certificate · about $150k of new works
Largest: Office fitout to level 2 - Intergrated management resources
2002First council census entry: office, 3 floors
20011 building permit and 1 certificate · about $90k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Alterations to an existing building. Architectural.
19971 building permit · about $45k of new works
Largest: Fitout for the food outlet

Building permits and certificates (18)

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.

14 Feb 2024SHOP 1, 140 KING ST - PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL SHOP$165k
25 Sept 2023Stage 1 - Construction of a new mixed use development over 57 storeys$0
25 Sept 2023Stage 2 - Basement Structure & In-Ground Services$0
25 Sept 2023Stage 6 - ground to level 2 wall lining, amenities, facade & signage$108.5m
26 July 2023Stage 8 – Balance of Works (including paving landscaping and services)$108.5m
03 July 2023Stage 8 – Balance of Works (including paving landscaping and services)$108.5m
14 Apr 2023Stage 7 - L57 to Roof (Architectural, Structural, including crown framing, signage and cladding, Services), Substation fire rated cover.$108.5m
10 Mar 2022Stage 5 – L14-L58, Architectural excluding GF and L2, wall linings and signage$108.5m
22 Dec 2021Stage 4 – Services (B2 – L13), Lifts, Façade (L3 – L57), Structural (L14 – L57)$108.5m
27 July 2021Stage 3 – Structural - Ground Floor to Level 13 (core, slabs and vertical)$108.5m
20 May 2020Stage 1 - Construction of a new mixed use development over 57 storeys$0
29 Apr 2020Demolition of Existing Building$479k
18 Oct 2010Office tenancy fitout (Barbara Sterner Recruitment)$45k
30 Sept 2009Retail Tenancy fitout to shop$150k
03 June 2004Office fitout to level 2 - Intergrated management resources$150k
12 Nov 2001Stage 1 - Alterations to an existing building. Architectural.$83k
25 Oct 2001Alterations to building, installation of exit and emergency lighting$7k
02 Oct 1997Fitout for the food outlet$45k

Questions and answers

Is Meriton residential or commercial?
Meriton is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Meriton built?
Meriton was completed in 2023.

How many floors does Meriton have?
Meriton has 58 floors above ground.

Does Meriton have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 298 serviced apartments at Meriton.

Who designed and built Meriton?
Karimbla Properties developed Meriton, Rothelowman designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Meriton?
About 188 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 26 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Meriton?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Bourke St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.

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

Does Meriton have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP131993 has 1 lot.

Who bought the 140-146 King Street site?
Meriton bought the 140-146 King Street site in April 2019 for a serviced apartment hotel.

Has any work been done on Meriton recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Meriton since 1997. The most recent was in July 2023.

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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