| Planning application | 2014 | Planning application TP-2014-934 lodged |
| Approved | By 2018 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Feb 2018 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Feb 2018 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2018 | Scape Swanston completed: 43 floors |
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.
| 31 Jan 2024 | Internal alteration works to an existing tenancy | $80k |
| 10 Nov 2023 | ASE Replacement | $2k |
| 01 Nov 2023 | Internal fitout for Mamos - To completion of internal fitout works only | $22k |
| 26 June 2023 | ASE Replacement | $2k |
| 04 June 2019 | Retail 03 - Tenancy Fitout | $200k |
| 20 May 2019 | Tenancy Fitout Scape Libary | $109k |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Stage 2: External shop front works (excluding signage) | $200 |
| 21 June 2018 | Stage 6: Partial Architectural Works, Partial Facade & Vertical Transportation | $97.2m |
| 25 May 2018 | Tenancy 4 - Removal of Fire Hose Reel - Ezymart | $2k |
| 24 May 2018 | Stage 3 - Bulk Excavation and Site Retention System and Foundation Works | $130.5m |
| 17 Apr 2018 | Stage 1 - Demolition - Soft Stripout Demolition (Construction of a New Student Accommodation Building) | $1.4m |
| 17 Apr 2018 | Stage 5 - Partial Services Works | $97.2m |
| 16 Apr 2018 | Stage 2 - Hard Demolition to Ground Slab (Construction of a New Student Accommodation Building) | $1.4m |
| 06 Apr 2018 | Tenancy 02 - Tenancy fitout | $145k |
| 09 Mar 2018 | Stage 7: Structural steelwork | $97.2m |
| 09 Mar 2018 | Stage 8: Design change to Level 42-45 (City Living) Excl. Level 45 Terrace | $19.1m |
| 23 Feb 2018 | Stage 10: Remainder of Excluded Documentations | $97.2m |
| 19 Feb 2018 | Stage 4: Superstructure (Core Floors, Loading, Stairs & Balustrading) | $97.2m |
| 13 Feb 2018 | Stage 9: Foolscap Upper Ground and Level 1 Fitout | $97.2m |
| 06 July 2012 | Internal alterations to existing office area - Ground floor | $20k |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Alterations: Upgrade works Internal refurbishment: Stage 1. Ground Floor lift lobby refurbishment & upgrade works to existing office building. | $1.2m |
| 15 Apr 2005 | construction of external advertising sign | $60k |
| 29 Nov 2002 | Internal alterations to Office Building. Levels 1, 5 & 6. RMIT Building 36, 393 Swanston Street, Melbourne | $740k |
| 08 June 2000 | fl 1&2 office fit out | $200k |
| 09 Mar 1999 | Erection of external signs | $13k |
| 22 Feb 1999 | Refurbishment of office on level 3 | $35k |
| 29 Oct 1998 | Tenancy fitout levels 5 & 6 | $150k |
Is Scape Swanston residential or commercial?
Scape Swanston is student accommodation. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as student accommodation.
When was Scape Swanston built?
Scape Swanston was completed in 2018.
How many floors does Scape Swanston have?
Scape Swanston has 43 floors above ground.
Does Scape Swanston have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 763 student beds at Scape Swanston.
Who designed and built Scape Swanston?
Scape Student Living developed Scape Swanston, Denton Corker Marshall designed it and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Scape Swanston?
State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Scape Swanston?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Scape Swanston have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP971306 has 1 lot.
Was the Scape Swanston tower approved, and how many beds were planned?
By September 2015, the tower at 393 Swanston Street had been approved, with 750 beds planned.
Has any work been done on Scape Swanston recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for Scape Swanston since 1998. The most recent was in June 2023.
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.
