| Completed | 1984 | 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) completed: 18 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.
| 29 Jan 2026 | Internal office refurbishment | $403k |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Ground floor lobby area - Internal alteration | $460k |
| 23 Aug 2024 | Level 13 - Internal alteration to existing building - Office divisions | $4.2m |
| 03 July 2024 | Level 9 - Internal Tenancy Split and Fitout | $1.9m |
| 16 Feb 2024 | Proposed alterations to an existing office tenancy | $228k |
| 24 Nov 2023 | Stage 5 - Ground and Level 1 refurbishment | $7.6m |
| 31 July 2023 | Ground and Level 1 refurbishment | $509k |
| 10 July 2023 | Level 5 - Proposed Office Fit Out (Electrol) | $391k |
| 10 July 2023 | Stage 5 - Ground and Level 1 refurbishment | $7.6m |
| 16 June 2023 | Lot 2, Shop 1 - Shop Fitout (Chilli Everest) | $275k |
| 16 June 2023 | Proposed alterations to an existing office tenancy | $228k |
| 27 Mar 2023 | Stage 4: Includes Ground Floor architectural and fitout works only. Excludes external works. | $6.0m |
| 03 Mar 2023 | Stage 3 - Installation of building services to ground and level 1. Excludes building services to the hotel suites. | $6.0m |
| 16 Feb 2023 | Stage 2 - Demolition of Blockwork penetration, slab penetrations, Structural steel columns awning removal | $564k |
| 07 Feb 2023 | Motorised Return Air Damper Upgrade Works | $150k |
| 23 Dec 2022 | Level 3 - Alterations and Fitout to Existing Building. | $15k |
| 15 Dec 2022 | Level 15 & 16 - Internal Alterations | $898k |
| 12 Dec 2022 | Level 4 - Internal Alterations to Existing Building | $245k |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Levels 11 & 13 - Internal Alteration | $659k |
| 16 Nov 2022 | Stage 2 - Completion of all tenancy fitout work not previously approved in the Stage 1 building permit | $6.3m |
| 02 Sept 2022 | Level 9 - Office fitout for class 5 | $52k |
| 29 July 2022 | Stage 1 - Tenancy Fitout on Level 15 and Level 16 | $275k |
| 13 Nov 2020 | Removal of Redundant Sub Fire Indicator Panel | $3k |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Alterations to existing building - Removal of MFB phone system | $3k |
| 28 Sept 2020 | Level 10 - Internal Alteration to Mail Room | $8k |
| 07 Feb 2020 | Level 5 - Proposed Alterations to Existing Office | $165k |
| 31 Jan 2020 | office fitout | $840k |
| 08 Oct 2019 | RETAIL TENANCY FITOUT TO KIOSK 5 | $33k |
| 07 Oct 2019 | Internal Tenancy Fitout for Papaya Thai Kitchen | $110 |
| 03 Sept 2019 | Tenancy 3 - Construction of internal retail fitout - Rice on Collins | $150k |
| 09 Aug 2019 | Stage 2 - Alterations to existing building - forecourt and first floor terrace | $5.5m |
| 05 Aug 2019 | New Building | $85k |
| 30 May 2019 | OFFICE FITOUT ON LEVEL 5 | $367 |
| 15 Apr 2019 | Level 16 - Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy | $70k |
| 14 Mar 2019 | Internal Tenancy Fitout for Papaya Thai Kitchen | $110 |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Level 6 - ASQA Office Fit Out | $16 |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Levels 2-5, 7-10, 12, 16 & 17 - Refurbishment of Lift Lobbies and Amenities - Stage One - All Works Excluding Level 2 | $3.9m |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Stage 2 - Level 2 Works - To completion of all works | $3.9m |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Lots 1 & 2 - Temporary disconnection of fire alarm (48 hours - building vacated) | $5k |
| 27 Sept 2018 | Proposed Facade Remediation Works to 595 Collins Street | $124k |
| 14 Sept 2018 | Level 3 - Office fitout | $0 |
| 27 July 2018 | Level 3 - Office fitout | $0 |
| 25 July 2018 | Proposed Mechanical Services Alterations | $169k |
| 29 June 2018 | Level 9 - Tenancy office fitout | $1.6m |
| 25 June 2018 | Level 4 & 8 - Access Facilities | $20k |
| 05 Feb 2018 | Level 6, 11 & 13 - Proposed Upgrade to Existing Lift Lobby & Sanitary Amenities | $1.3m |
| 02 Feb 2018 | Level 6, 11 & 13 - Proposed Upgrade to Smoke Lift Lobby’s | $120k |
| 21 Jan 2018 | Proposed Relocation of Internal Door | $12k |
| 18 Jan 2018 | Stage 2 - Level 2 Works - To completion of all works | $3.9m |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Level 9 - Proposed Defit and Make Good | $378k |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Stage 1: Internal strip out only. | $20k |
| 07 Dec 2017 | Stage 2: Works to Level 8 only | $3.0m |
| 01 Dec 2017 | Level 6 - ASQA Office Fit Out | $1.0m |
| 21 Aug 2017 | Stage 2 - To Include Structural Flooring Works | $1.6m |
| 17 Aug 2017 | Level 4 - Office fitout | $2.8m |
| 24 May 2017 | Level 5 - Proposed Fitout for Metrol Fault Centre | $150k |
| 17 May 2017 | Level 16 - Alterations to existing office tenancy | $67k |
| 05 May 2017 | Level 3 - Office Fitout | $560k |
| 28 Apr 2017 | Stage 2 - To Include Structural Flooring Works | $1.6m |
| 10 Mar 2017 | Stage 2 - To Include Structural Flooring Works | $1.6m |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Level 3 - Office fitout | $256k |
| 17 Nov 2016 | Alterations to Smoke Hazard Management System | $6k |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Level 6, 11 & 13 - Proposed Upgrade to Existing Lift Lobby & Sanitary Amenities | $1.3m |
| 14 Oct 2016 | Stage 1 - To Completion of Works Excluding Structural Flooring Works Only - Proposed End of Trip Facility Office Fitout | $1.6m |
| 07 June 2016 | Level 6 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy | $200k |
| 22 Jan 2016 | Level 14 - Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy | $1.7m |
| 01 Oct 2015 | Stage 2 - Fit out and external structures for Child Care Centre | $1.3m |
| 21 Aug 2015 | Unit L2 - VicTrack Server Room Gas Suppression Upgrade | $91k |
| 13 Aug 2015 | Ground & First Floors - Alterations to Childcare Centre | $55k |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Level 6 - Security desk enclosure to existing office tenancy | $16k |
| 15 Nov 2014 | Level 7, 8 & 9, Proposed Internal Office Fitout | $369k |
| 29 July 2014 | LVL3 office fitout to an existing building | $35k |
| 17 July 2014 | Level 16 Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy | $380k |
| 29 May 2014 | Level 14 - Intemal Alterations to the Existing Base Building Facilities & Lift Lobby | $250k |
| 15 Apr 2014 | Fire Detection and Alarm System Upgrade | $500k |
| 21 Aug 2013 | New Sign - Cap Gemini | $129k |
| 19 Aug 2013 | Office partition alterations Tenancy Level 3 | $28k |
| 07 Aug 2013 | CAP GEMINI OFFICE ALTERATIONS TO BUILDING LEVEL 16 | $260k |
| 31 July 2013 | Alteration New Sign | $90k |
| 16 July 2013 | Level 8 Internal Alterations to an existing office | $183k |
| 27 June 2013 | Alterations & Refurbishment of office Level 9, 10, 13 | $80k |
| 02 May 2013 | ANZ Secure Area Fitout - Level 16 | $17k |
| 04 Dec 2012 | Minor refurbishment - New Comms room and accessible toilet on Level 16 (Part) - Stage 2: All works to completion | $96k |
| 16 Nov 2012 | Alterations to existing office tenancy Levels 3 & 4 | $103k |
| 24 Sept 2012 | Minor refurbishment - New Comms room and accessible toilet on Level 16 (Part) - Stage 1: New Comms Room | $61k |
| 15 June 2012 | Office fitout Level 6 | $250k |
| 01 Sept 2011 | An office fit out on level 4 | $9k |
| 19 Aug 2011 | An internal office fit out on level 14 | $47k |
| 01 Aug 2011 | Installation of Refrigeration Plant | $281k |
| 14 Apr 2011 | Office fitout on level 7 for Department of Human Services, 589 Collins Street, Melbourne | $435k |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Office fitout to level 6 | $356k |
| 18 Jan 2010 | New wall to Computer room Level 17 (BDM) | $300k |
| 27 Oct 2009 | A fitout to Shop 2 | $75 |
| 16 June 2009 | Replacement of existing fire indicator panel | $0 |
| 22 Apr 2009 | Office fitout to existing tenancy - Leve 2 (part) | $724k |
| 12 Dec 2008 | Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy ('Connex' - Authorised Officers) Level 2 | $939k |
| 17 Nov 2008 | Partition Removal within an existing office Level 2, 595 Collins street MELB | $30k |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Alterations to a building. Office fitout - Births, Deaths & Marriages Ground and Level 17. Stage 2: Remainder of works - The extended service centre counter & new partitions & associated services for Comms Room at the Ground Floor. | $938k |
| 08 Aug 2008 | Installation of ATM Shop 4 | $5k |
| 17 Apr 2008 | Variation: Revised partition layout | $1.2m |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Alterations to office Level 16 only. Remainder of works - electrical services. | $1.8m |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Alterations to a building. Office fitout - Births, Deaths & Marriages Ground and Level 17. Stage 1: Internal office alterations to the Ground Floor and Leve 17, excluding the extended service centre counter and new partitions and associated services for Comms Room at the Ground Floor. | $938k |
| 01 Feb 2008 | Alterations to office Level 16 only. All works excluding electrical services. | $1.8m |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Alterations to a building, Levels 4, 16 & part 17. Base office refurbishment works on Level 17. | $1000k |
| 29 Oct 2007 | Tenancy fitout of training centre & office Level 1 New stair Alterations to Amenities & services | $2.4m |
| 17 Sept 2007 | Fitout Works & Office Refurbishment of the Victorian Institute of Teaching Office Refurbishment - Level 13 | $90k |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Office fit out for Centrelink, Level 14 & 15. | $740k |
| 20 July 2007 | Alterations to a building, Levels 4, 16 & part 17. Base building fitout works on Level 4 (office). | $674k |
| 10 July 2007 | Alterations to a building, basement Level. toilet refurbishment. | $176k |
| 30 June 2007 | Tenancy fitout of training centre & office Level 1 | $90k |
| 21 June 2007 | Tenancy fitout to Cafe | $464k |
| 15 June 2007 | Alterations to a building, sprinkler works, ground floor. | $191k |
| 07 June 2007 | Alterations Office fitout Part Level 9 | $202k |
| 24 Apr 2007 | Office fitout alterations to an existing building, Levels 9-13. | $4.2m |
| 02 Apr 2007 | Alterations to a building, toilet refurbishment (excluding sprinkler works), ground floor. | $191k |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Construction of Kiosk, Lot 1 & 2. | $40k |
| 08 Feb 2007 | Base building fitout Part Level 10-16. | $5.8m |
| 24 July 2006 | Refurbishment and upgrade to Levels 1-17 | $3.3m |
| 29 June 2006 | Office fitout alterations to an existing building level 6 (part). | $2.5m |
| 12 May 2006 | Alterations to an existing office building level 1, 2, 3 & 4, office fitout. | $730k |
| 02 Dec 2005 | Alterations | $195k |
| 27 May 2005 | Refurbishment of Offices All Parts | $143k |
| 18 Apr 2005 | alterations to ground floor office | $586k |
| 05 Nov 2004 | Internal fitout to Office Level 9 | $20k |
| 01 Sept 2004 | Office partition fitout part level 14` | $79k |
| 30 Aug 2004 | minor alterations to existing office. | $15k |
| 21 May 2004 | Alterations to building, Stage 1- demolition of Internal non load bearing partitions. Office partition alterations to existing tenancy on level 14 | $8k |
| 30 Jan 2004 | Minor office works Level 12 | $7k |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Internal alterations to office - level 14 | $31k |
| 27 Nov 2003 | Alteration to kitchenette within office Level 8 | $6k |
| 30 July 2003 | Alterations Level 10 | $175k |
| 23 July 2003 | Demolition works to basement and ground level and structural works | $55k |
| 16 May 2003 | Minor internal alterations to Birth''s Office | $32k |
| 13 May 2003 | Internal fitout to office tenancy - Level 13 | $100k |
| 02 Apr 2003 | Office fitout. Part level 15 | $13k |
| 07 Jan 2003 | Fitout to Office-Level 13 | $120k |
| 17 Oct 2002 | Internal fit out alterations to an existing tenancy. Level 7, 589 Collins Street,Melbourne | $100k |
| 08 July 2002 | Level 8 - Minor Office Alterations | $10k |
| 17 June 2002 | Level 13 & 15 - Refurbishment of Office Layout | $120k |
| 17 May 2002 | Level 16 - Alterations to Computer Room | $109k |
| 15 Mar 2002 | Alts to existing building, lvl 3 (part). Dept of Education Employment & Training | $105k |
| 15 Mar 2002 | Level 3 Office alterations for Schools Personnel Bureau | $170k |
| 24 Jan 2002 | Level 1 - Office Alterations | $4k |
| 24 Jan 2002 | Level 4 - Office Alterations | $9k |
| 09 Jan 2002 | Level 4 alterations to existing offices | $277k |
| 18 Dec 2001 | Level 5 - Proposed alterations to an existing office tenancy. | $590k |
| 06 Nov 2001 | level 15, refurbishment of office layout | $250k |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Alterations to offices, Level 12 - fitout. | $700k |
| 03 May 2001 | stage 1 lvl 4 Govt Super office fit out | $100k |
| 29 Mar 2001 | stage 2. Level 10 additional works (office, interview room, 11 work stations). | $180k |
| 05 Feb 2001 | stage 1 property & accomodation fitout (DHS) part lvl 10. | $140k |
| 12 Dec 2000 | alteration to the offices on level 1. Class 5. | $74k |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Level 5 part office alterations | $200k |
| 03 Oct 2000 | office partitions alterations to level 2 | $5k |
| 09 Feb 1999 | Removal of canvas hydrant hoses | $500 |
| 10 June 1998 | Office fitout on ground level and level 17. | $750k |
| 05 June 1998 | Office fitout on levels 9 and 11 | $370k |
Is 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) residential or commercial?
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) built?
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) was completed in 1984.
How many floors does 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) have?
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) has 18 floors above ground.
What businesses are in 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
The latest council census counted 11 businesses in 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House), including Chilli Everest, Department Of Health and Metro Trains Melbourne.
Is there office or retail space for lease in 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
About 84 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 153 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP241744 has 1 lot.
Was 595 Collins Street offered for sale, and for how much?
In October 2018, a South Korean fund offered 595 Collins Street for sale. In February 2019, Foo Hang Jewellery bought it for $314 million.
Has any work been done on 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 104 building permits for 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) since 1998. The most recent was in January 2026.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
