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The Greek Centre

166-170 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Educational/Research
50 mheight
15floors
2014completed
9businesses
12permits

Development milestones

Construction startedJul 2013First major construction permit issued
First occupantsJul 2014First occupancy permit issued
Completed2014The Greek Centre completed: 15 floors

Building team

Developer
Greek Community of Melbourne
Co-owner or investor
Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, PO1
Strata plan
TP412550 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 10

Timeline

20251 certificate
Largest: Occupamcy Permit for Change of Use
2024Council census records it as educational/research, 13 floors
Name recorded: The Greek Centre
20222 building permits · about $249k of new works
Largest: Alterations to lobby - Level 3
20191 building permit · about $300k of new works
Largest: PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING TENANCY
20181 certificate
Largest: Level 12 - Change of Use from Office to Community Clubhouse
2017Council census records it as office, 13 floors
Name recorded: The Greek Centre
20171 building permit · about $254k of new works
Largest: Level 3 Internal Alterations
2015Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 13 floors
Name recorded: The Greek Centre
20151 building permit and 1 certificate · about $600k of new works
Largest: Ground - Internal fitout to new tenancy
2014The Greek Centre completed: 15 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Jul 2014First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20142 building permits and 1 certificate
Largest: Stage 6 - Fitout to office building. Level Mezzanine, 1, 2, 3. Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre.
Jul 2013First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2013Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 4 floors
Name recorded: Greek Orthodox Community Building
20134 building permits · about $14.1m of new works
Largest: Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre. Stage 4 - Remaining structure and base building services being Fi
15 Dec 2012Greek Orthodox community plans to redevelop corner site at 168 Lonsdale Street
A 2012 report said a 15-level mixed-use building would replace a four-level building at 168 Lonsdale Street, with the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria keeping the lower levels and the upper space expected to be leased to office users.
20121 building permit · about $195k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 Intemal stripout works
2011Council census records it as office, 4 floors
Name recorded: Greek Orthodox Community Building
2008Council census records it as office, 4 floors
Name recorded: GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY BUILDING
2006Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 4 floors
Name recorded: GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY BUILDING
2002First council census entry: office, 4 floors

Building permits and certificates (16)

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.

08 May 2025Occupamcy Permit for Change of Use$0
18 Oct 2022Alterations to the Existing Building Facade$90k
02 May 2022Alterations to lobby - Level 3$159k
20 Dec 2019PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING TENANCY$300k
20 June 2018Level 12 - Change of Use from Office to Community Clubhouse$254k
17 Nov 2017Level 3 Internal Alterations$254k
07 Sept 2015Level 1 - tenancy 57 'QV Lotto & News'$50k
02 July 2015Ground - Internal fitout to new tenancy$550k
04 July 2014Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre$13.7m
04 Mar 2014Stage 6 - Fitout to office building. Level Mezzanine, 1, 2, 3. Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre.$14.1m
07 Feb 2014Stage 5: Architectural works for base building and structural details for facades redesign of Level 13 and precast. Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre.$13.7m
24 Sept 2013Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre. Stage 4 - Remaining structure and base building services being Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Hydrant and Civil$13.7m
17 Sept 2013Stage 3: Slabs and Walls to Ground, Mezzanine and the wall to underside of level 13 - Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre$13.7m
26 July 2013Stage 2: Structural Footings, Walls & Columns to underside of mezzanine - Construction of a new 16 storey office building - Greek Community Centre$13.7m
21 Jan 2013Stage 2: Demolition of Entire Building$195k
23 Nov 2012Stage 1 Intemal stripout works$195k

Questions and answers

Is The Greek Centre residential or commercial?
The Greek Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.

When was The Greek Centre built?
The Greek Centre was completed in 2014.

How many floors does The Greek Centre have?
The Greek Centre has 15 floors above ground.

What businesses are in The Greek Centre?
The latest council census counted 9 businesses in The Greek Centre, including Charles Elena Design, Fable Melbourne and Institute Of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia.

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

Who designed and built The Greek Centre?
Greek Community of Melbourne developed The Greek Centre. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is The Greek Centre?
About 50 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 294 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near The Greek Centre?
State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/La Trobe St #7, about 3 minutes' walk.

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

Does The Greek Centre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP412550 has 1 lot.

Was there a plan to redevelop the corner site at 168 Lonsdale Street?
As of 15 December 2012, the Greek Orthodox community planned to redevelop the corner site at 168 Lonsdale Street.

Has any work been done on The Greek Centre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for The Greek Centre since 2012. The most recent was in October 2022.

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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