What stood here in 1888
πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2016πŸ› Heritage overlay

St. Collins Lane

258-274 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 49 m tall Β· #310 in Melbourne
  • 4 floors
  • 54 hotel rooms

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10 years standing

Built in 5 yrs 11 mths

  1. Feb 2010Construction started
  2. 2012Planning application
  3. 2016Completed
  4. 2016Refurbished
  5. TodayStill standing

113 building permits Β· 7 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About St. Collins Lane

St. Collins Lane is a four-storey commercial centre on Collins Street in Melbourne. Developed by LaSalle Investment Management and designed by ARM Architecture, it opened in May 2016. It closed for repositioning, with four new tenants committed ahead of the change.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
2016 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
49 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#310 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
4
Footprint
3,869 mΒ²
Architect
ARM Architecture
Builder
Built Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Hotel rooms
54
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS308561 Β· 2 lots
Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
113

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Town Hall Station 2 min walk Β· 12 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

159 cafΓ©s, 14 grocers, 28 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

46 street trees within 150 m Β· park 158 m away

✨ Activity10/10

15,569 people pass daily nearby Β· 80 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 St. Collins Lane.

πŸ—DeveloperLaSalle Investment Management2014–2016verified2014-2016 Β· Client for the 2014-2016 redevelopment and centre operatorSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectARM Architecture2014–2016verified2014-2016 Β· Lead architect for the 2014-2016 redevelopmentSource: Urban.com.au (via apartments.com.au) β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderBuilt2014reported2014 Β· National contractor for the 2014 redevelopment, per 2014 reportSource: Urban.com.au (via apartments.com.au) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectThe Buchan Group2024–2025verifiedRefurbishment Β· 2024-2025 Β· Lead architect for the 2024-2025 repositioning as Collins ArcadeSource: Buildcorp β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderBuildcorp2024–2025verifiedRefurbishment Β· 2024-2025 Β· Delivering contractor for the 2024-2025 repositioningSource: Buildcorp β†—
πŸ“‹Project managerKaipara Property Group2024–2025verifiedRefurbishment Β· 2024-2025 Β· Project manager and development manager for the 2024-2025 refurbishmentSource: Buildcorp β†—
πŸ“‹Leasing agentAinsworth Property2024–2025reportedRefurbishment Β· 2024-2025 Β· Leasing for the 2024-2025 tenanciesSource: Shopping Centre News β†—
🏦OwnerUBS Asset Management2023–presentreportedCurrent Β· 2023-present Β· Majority owner through UBS Asset Management Real Estate and Private MarketsSource: Real Estate Source β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorKaipara Property GroupreportedCurrent Β· Co-owner alongside UBS Asset ManagementSource: Real Estate Source β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
2 min Β· 180 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 264 m
πŸš‹Collins St/Elizabeth St #2
Tram stop
1 min Β· 99 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6
Tram stop
1 min Β· 100 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Collins St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 146 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

159β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
14πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
28🩺 Medical
18πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
11🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Timeline

Everything that has happened at St. Collins Lane: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.6m of new works
Largest: Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy 07-08
14 Apr 2025πŸ“°
News
Centre closed for repositioning; four new tenants committed ahead of rename to Collins Arcade
Real Estate Source reported in April 2025 that the arcade had been closed since September 2024 for a repositioning, and that Priceline, Healius, MJ Bale and Saba had committed to the centre, which was then 75 per cent leased. The centre was to be renamed Collins Arcade and reopen with Little Collins Street access restored.
2025πŸ› 
Works
12 building permits and 7 certificates Β· about $31.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 6 - Amenities upgrade on level 2, balustrading and ground floor facade works
21 May 2024πŸ“°
News
St Collins Lane brand to be retired; UBS takes majority stake; Kingpin and Waterman Workspaces lease
Real Estate Source reported that the St Collins Lane brand would be retired after eight years, with UBS Asset Management Real Estate and Private Markets buying the majority stake and Kaipara Property Group as development manager. Kingpin was reported to take the basement and mezzanine, and Waterman Workspaces about 2,000 square metres of the former food court.
2024πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $38.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - demolition works - staircase connecting level 02 and level 03, loading dock concrete staircase and tiling and partition walls on g
2023πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $872k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 -260 Collins Street - Alterations and additions to existing building - Structural framing and shell fitout
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $850k of new works
Largest: Tenancy G.01, Ground Floor - Alterations to an Existing Building -
4 Mar 2020πŸ“°
News
JP Morgan Asset Management lists St Collins Lane for sale
Real Estate Source reported in March 2020 that JP Morgan Asset Management was selling the St Collins Lane centre after less than four years, with a sale expected to exceed $150 million. CBRE's Simon Rooney was named as the listing agent.
2020πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $3.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - External Signage & Balance of Works
2019πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $533k of new works
Largest: Level 7 - internal alteration to part level 7 pool/gym facilities (Novotel)
2018πŸ› 
Works
15 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $1.5m of new works
Largest: Tenancy 11, 12 and 13, Level 1 - Proposed Tenancy Fitout
2017πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $674k of new works
Largest: Stage 11: Debenhams Base Build Capped Works
2016πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
St. Collins Lane completed: 4 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne
14 Nov 2016πŸ“°
News
Redeveloped St Collins Lane sold to institutional investor
JLL brokered the sale of a 100 per cent interest in the redeveloped St Collins Lane shopping centre to an unnamed institutional investor for LaSalle Asia Opportunity Fund III, as reported in November 2016.
Covered by 3 outlets
16 May 2016πŸ“°
News
St Collins Lane opens
The redeveloped St Collins Lane precinct officially launched in May 2016, completing a $30 million redevelopment of the former Australia on Collins site, as reported by Inside Retail. Launch coverage described 60 retail tenancies and eight large restaurants, with tenants including Reiss, Coach, TAG Heuer, Furla and Zadig & Voltaire.
Covered by 2 outlets
Apr 2016πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2016πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 13 floors
Name recorded: St. Collins Lane
2016πŸ› 
Works
19 building permits and 24 certificates Β· about $292.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 5: Services
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 14 floors
Name recorded: St Collins Lane
2015πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $3.1m of new works
Largest: Stage One Excluding External Collins Street Facade
10 Jun 2014πŸ“°
News
St Collins Lane redevelopment set to start with ARM Architecture and Built
Urban.com.au reported in June 2014 that ARM Architecture was lead architect, beating Buchan and NH Architecture, with Built as national contractor. The project was described as a new $200 million luxury shopping destination, and tenants were leaving ahead of the works.
Apr 2014πŸ“°
News
Centre closed for redevelopment announced
According to Wikipedia, the owner, LaSalle Investment Management, announced in April 2014 that the centre would close for a redevelopment costing $30 million.
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $360k of new works
Largest: Concrete Slab Rectification Works for Swimming Pool
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $960k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Level 6 and to Ground floor
2012πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TP-2012-829 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $70k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 326, 327 & 214 Alterations
By 2010βœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Feb 2010πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $14.9m of new works
Largest: Alterations - 260-270 Collins Street. Stage 1: Demolition, Structural Job Number 07563
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 14 floors
Name recorded: Australia on Collins
2009πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $313k of new works
Largest: Shop fit-out 204/205.
2008πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $381k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout - Nando's Shop No. 217 Australia on Collins 260 Collins Street MELB
2006πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $290k of new works
Largest: Fitout to shop T100 - Pharmacy
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $227k of new works
Largest: Internal fitout to exisiting tenancy - Soup & Salad @ The Bowl.
2004πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits Β· about $323k of new works
Largest: Crabtree & Evelyn Shop Tenancy Fitout. Shops 211 & 213 Australia on Collins.
2003πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $320k of new works
Largest: Full alteration to shop front Ground Floor & Lower Ground
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 14 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $450k of new works
Largest: lvl 7-14 Novotel Hotel accommodation refurbishment, alterations to existing building
2000πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: SHOP 213 NEW SHOP FITOUT
1998πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $141k of new works
Largest: Shop 117 fitout for Nando''s Chicken, Australia-on-Collins, 260 Collins Street, Melbourne
1997πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $18k of new works
Largest: Alterations to shop/kiosk
1996πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: Fitout to Shop 500
1995πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $155k of new works
Largest: Fitout to shop 113
1888πŸ—Ί
History
The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (CCZ2)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO502Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
PS308561
Lots on the plan
2
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
113
Estimated cost of works
About $394.9m
1995New works by year (estimated)2026

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

What stood here in 1888. Mahlstedt & Gee's fire insurance plans, sheet "Bourke Swanston Collins Elizabeth". City of Melbourne (CC BY); originals at the State Library Victoria.

How it's been recorded over time

2002Commercial Accommodation Β· 14 floors Β· "AUSTRALIA ON COLLINS"
2009Commercial Accommodation Β· 14 floors Β· "Australia on Collins"
2015Commercial Accommodation Β· 14 floors Β· "St Collins Lane"
2016Commercial Accommodation Β· 13 floors Β· "St. Collins Lane"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is St. Collins Lane residential or commercial?

St. Collins Lane is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was St. Collins Lane built?

St. Collins Lane was completed in 2016.

How many floors does St. Collins Lane have?

St. Collins Lane has 4 floors above ground.

Does St. Collins Lane have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 54 hotel rooms at St. Collins Lane.

Who designed and built St. Collins Lane?

LaSalle Investment Management developed St. Collins Lane, ARM Architecture designed it and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is St. Collins Lane?

About 49 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 310 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near St. Collins Lane?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Elizabeth St #2, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for St. Collins Lane?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO502).

Does St. Collins Lane have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS308561 has 2 lots.

Has St. Collins Lane changed hands?

In November 2016 the redeveloped centre was sold to an institutional investor. In March 2020 JP Morgan Asset Management listed it for sale, and UBS later took a majority stake.

Has any work been done on St. Collins Lane recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 113 building permits for St. Collins Lane since 1995. The most recent was in April 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
St. Collins LaneHotelβ€”42016
Mering HouseCommercial33 m111957
Beehive BuildingCommercial76 m111935

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), Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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