🏒 CommercialEducational/ResearchCompleted 2022

Victorian University City Tower

364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 129 m tall Β· #77 in Melbourne
  • 31 floors
  • 4 businesses
  • 107 car spaces

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4 years standing

Built in 2 yrs 7 mths

  1. 2012Planning application
  2. Jun 2019Construction started
  3. 2022Completed
  4. TodayStill standing

10 building permits Β· 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Victorian University City Tower

Victorian University City Tower is a 31-floor building used mainly for education and research, known as the Victoria University City Campus vertical campus. Developed by ISPT, designed by Jackson Architecture and built by Probuild, it was completed in 2022 and officially opened on 31 May 2022.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
2022
Construction started
2018 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
134 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
129 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#77 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
31
Footprint
1,549 mΒ²
Architect
Jackson Architecture
Builder
Probuild
Businesses
4
Car spaces
107
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
10

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Flagstaff Railway Station 3 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

79 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

88 street trees within 150 m Β· park 200 m away

✨ Activity7/10

3,948 people pass daily nearby Β· 36 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 Victorian University City Tower.

πŸ—DeveloperISPT2018–2022verified2018-2022 Β· Developer, in partnership with Victoria UniversitySource: ArchitectureAU β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderRoberts CoreportedListed as builder on the DCWC project pageSource: DCWC β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerWoods BagotreportedInteriorsSource: IFM Investors β†—
🏦OwnerISPTreportedCurrent Β· Owner of the towerSource: Real Estate Source β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flagstaff Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 244 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
3 min Β· 247 m
πŸš‹Flagstaff Station/La Trobe St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 151 m
πŸš‹Flagstaff Station/William St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 153 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5
Tram stop
3 min Β· 257 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

79β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
7🍷 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).

Businesses in Victorian University City Tower

4 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Industry Capability Network (Victoria) Limited

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

The Common VU

Cafes and Restaurants

Victorian University City Tower

Parking Services

Victoria University

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Victorian University City Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 3 certificates Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Level 23 Alterations to an Existing Building
2022πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Victorian University City Tower completed: 31 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
31 May 2022πŸ“°
News
ISPT and Victoria University officially open VU City Tower
ISPT and Victoria University held the official opening of the education facility. ISPT described it as the tallest education facility in the Southern Hemisphere, and the university named industry partner Industry Capability Network (ICN) Victoria.
Covered by 2 outlets
27 Apr 2022πŸ“°
News
Victoria University opens VU City Tower to students
Victoria University opened the 32-level VU City Tower to thousands of students in central Melbourne, after five years of construction.
Jan 2022πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 29 floors
Name recorded: Victorian University City Tower
2022πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 13 certificates Β· about $1.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 14: Building ID Signage, Landscape, Changes to Levels 24-26 & Updated Performance Solutions
12 Jul 2021πŸ“°
News
VU City Tower reaches structure top out
ISPT announced that works at the tower had reached structure top out. The release said construction had started in November 2018 and that the building was due to be handed to the university in early 2022.
2021πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 20 floors
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Stage 12: High rise facade and additional performance solutions
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $241.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 9: Architectural works.
By 2019βœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Jun 2019πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2019πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under demolition/condemned, 1 floors
2019πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $164.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 3: Structure B4-underside GF, Core B4 to Roof
2 Nov 2018πŸ“°
News
ISPT chosen as partner for Victoria University's 32-level vertical campus
ISPT was awarded the tender to partner Victoria University on a 32-level vertical campus at 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, with the tower to be leased to the university for 30 years. ArchitectureAU reported that the tower, designed by Jackson Architecture, had gained development approval after an application lodged in December 2012.
Covered by 2 outlets
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $308k of new works
Largest: Partial Demolition of two existing buildings
2012πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2012-8/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 1 floors

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking 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

Building permits on record
10
Estimated cost of works
About $408.9m
2018New works by year (estimated)2023

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

2002Unoccupied - Unused Β· 1 floors
2019Unoccupied - Under Demolition/Condemned Β· 1 floors
2021Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 20 floors
2022Educational/Research Β· 29 floors Β· "Victorian University City Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian University City Tower residential or commercial?

Victorian University City Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.

When was Victorian University City Tower built?

Victorian University City Tower was completed in 2022.

How many floors does Victorian University City Tower have?

Victorian University City Tower has 31 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Victorian University City Tower?

The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Victorian University City Tower, including Industry Capability Network (Victoria) Limited, The Common VU and Victoria University.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Victorian University City Tower?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Victorian University City Tower?

ISPT developed Victorian University City Tower, Jackson Architecture designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Victorian University City Tower?

About 129 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 77 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Victorian University City Tower?

Flagstaff Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/La Trobe St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Victorian University City Tower?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Has any work been done on Victorian University City Tower recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Victorian University City Tower since 2018. The most recent was in August 2023.

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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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