Loading DOCK
309-325 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 38 m tall · #432 in Melbourne
- 11 floors
- 451 hotel rooms
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1 year standing
Built in 3 yrs 9 mths
- 2018Planning application
- Apr 2021Construction started
- 2025Completed
- TodayStill standing
31 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Loading DOCK
Loading DOCK is an 11-floor building above ground on Bourke Street in Melbourne, and it is still under construction. Construction began in September 2022 and the structure topped out in September 2024. The project was described as the first new Bourke Street Mall build in 50 years. Steadfast Capital developed the building, The Buchan Group designed it and Hickory is the builder. News coverage from September 2025 linked the project to an IHG dual-branded hotel and retail.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2025 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 38 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#432 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 11
- Footprint
- 1,187 m²
- Architect
- Buchan
- Builder
- Hickory
- Hotel rooms
- 451
- Businesses
- 0
- Car spaces
- —
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 31
Score cards
Town Hall Station 3 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
178 cafés, 14 grocers, 27 medical within 250 m
36 street trees within 150 m · park 146 m away
17,339 people pass daily nearby · 52 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 Loading DOCK.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 265 m
Train station5 min · 361 m
Tram stop1 min · 89 m
Tram stop2 min · 136 m
Tram stop2 min · 145 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 Loading DOCK
0 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Loading DOCK: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO509Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking 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
- Building permits on record
- 31
- Estimated cost of works
- About $344.5m
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 Loading DOCK in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Loading DOCK residential or commercial?
Loading DOCK is a commercial building.
When was Loading DOCK built?
Loading DOCK was completed in 2025.
How many floors does Loading DOCK have?
Loading DOCK has 11 floors above ground.
Does Loading DOCK have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 451 hotel rooms at Loading DOCK.
What businesses are in Loading DOCK?
The latest council census counted 0 businesses in Loading DOCK.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Loading DOCK?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Loading DOCK?
Steadfast Capital developed Loading DOCK, The Buchan Group designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Loading DOCK?
About 38 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 432 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Loading DOCK?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Loading DOCK?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO509).
Has any work been done on Loading DOCK recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 31 building permits for Loading DOCK since 1996. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading DOCK | Commercial | — | 11 | 2025 |
| London Stores | Commercial | 77 m | 10 | 1925 |
| St. Collins Lane | Hotel | 106 m | 13 | 1992 |
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), 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 © Google Maps.