Douglas Menzies Chambers
178-188 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 46 m tall · #344 in Melbourne
- 12 floors
- 2 businesses
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53 years standing
- 1973Completed
- 1997Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
18 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Douglas Menzies Chambers
Douglas Menzies Chambers is a 12-storey office building on William Street in Melbourne, standing 46 metres to its roof. It was completed in 1973. In June 2025 it sold for $23 million to an owner-occupier.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1973
- Height
- 46 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#344 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 12
- Footprint
- 388 m²
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP130933 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 18
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 5 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
105 cafés, 4 grocers, 13 medical within 250 m
80 street trees within 150 m · park 213 m away
10,606 people pass daily nearby · 38 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Douglas Menzies Chambers.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 371 m
Train station5 min · 376 m
Tram stop1 min · 46 m
Tram stop1 min · 108 m
Tram stop2 min · 161 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Douglas Menzies Chambers
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Douglas Menzies Chambers
Tomm & Co
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Douglas Menzies Chambers: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- TP130933
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 18
- Estimated cost of works
- About $4.6m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Douglas Menzies Chambers in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas Menzies Chambers residential or commercial?
Douglas Menzies Chambers is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Douglas Menzies Chambers built?
Douglas Menzies Chambers was completed in 1973.
How many floors does Douglas Menzies Chambers have?
Douglas Menzies Chambers has 12 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Douglas Menzies Chambers?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Douglas Menzies Chambers, including Tomm & Co.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Douglas Menzies Chambers?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Douglas Menzies Chambers?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Douglas Menzies Chambers?
About 46 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 344 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Douglas Menzies Chambers?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke St/William St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Douglas Menzies Chambers?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Douglas Menzies Chambers have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP130933 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Douglas Menzies Chambers recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Douglas Menzies Chambers since 1997. The most recent was in July 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Menzies Chambers | Commercial | — | 12 | 1973 |
| Quest on William | Hotel | 22 m | 16 | 1967 |
| National Bank House | Commercial | 63 m | 41 | 1978 |
| CGU Tower | Commercial | 86 m | 28 | 2008 |
| 550 Bourke Street | Commercial | 86 m | 21 | 2009 |
| The William | Mixed use | 93 m | 25 | 1966 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.