| Completed | 1990 | Defence Plaza completed: 10 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.
| 22 Apr 2025 | Stage 2 - Department of defence fitout - Construction of fire isolated exit and IT room lobby. | $30.7m |
| 05 Aug 2024 | Stage 4 – Façade works and entry canopy replacement | $16.6m |
| 05 Mar 2024 | Stage 4 – Façade works and entry canopy replacement | $16.6m |
| 07 Sept 2023 | Stage 3 - Department of defence fitout - Alteration | $30.7m |
| 04 Aug 2023 | Stage 2 - Department of defence fitout - Construction of fire isolated exit and IT room lobby. | $30.7m |
| 05 July 2023 | Office Fitout | $30.7m |
| 05 July 2023 | Part Ground - Base building upgrade works to existing office building | $16.6m |
| 05 July 2023 | Stage 2 – Fire services upgrade works | $1.4m |
| 05 July 2023 | Stage 3 – Unisex accessible toilet works on Level 1-9 | $40k |
| 03 July 2023 | Stage 3 – Unisex accessible toilet works on Level 1-9 | $40k |
| 15 Dec 2022 | Stage 2 – Fire services upgrade works | $1.4m |
| 11 Oct 2022 | Office Fitout | $30.7m |
| 11 Oct 2022 | Part Ground - Base building upgrade works to existing office building | $16.6m |
| 15 Nov 2019 | Level 7 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy | $83k |
| 15 Nov 2019 | Level 7 - Stage 2: Office Fitout to Existing Tenancy | $0 |
| 14 Nov 2019 | Level 1 - Alterations | $70k |
| 26 Sept 2019 | ground floor. Levels 2, 3,4 & 6 - Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy | $8.3m |
| 12 Apr 2019 | ground floor. Levels 2, 3,4 & 6 - Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy | $8.3m |
| 17 Dec 2018 | ground floor. Levels 2, 3,4 & 6 - Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy | $8.3m |
| 05 Feb 2018 | Stage 1: Demolition/strip-outworks only (non load-bearing) - Ground floor - Proposed upgrade to amenities in existing office building | $5k |
| 05 Feb 2018 | Stage 2: Fitout works | $165k |
| 21 Nov 2016 | Level 1 (North) - Refurbishment | $30k |
| 09 Dec 2014 | Defence Bank Fitout at Defence Plaza | $110k |
| 11 Apr 2014 | Level 4 alterations to existing office tenancy | $30k |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Stage 2 - Internal addition and alterations to existing building | $4.0m |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Internal demolition Ground to Level 9 | $23k |
| 17 May 2013 | Alterations to a new meeting room. Ground Floor | $12k |
| 01 May 2013 | Office Fitout Level 2 | $20k |
| 11 Sept 2012 | Stage 2: Atrium to Ground floor. Refurbishment & upgrade of some of the base building infrastructure & services | $8.4m |
| 20 Jan 2012 | Internal fitout Level 9 | $61k |
| 19 Oct 2011 | Refurbishment & upgrade of some of the base building infrastructure & services | $8.4m |
| 21 Apr 2011 | Internal alterations to existing office | $66k |
| 16 June 2003 | Re- construction of Fire Indicator Panel | $18k |
| 23 Apr 2003 | Minor Internal Alterations to an office building. Level 1 | $40k |
| 23 Aug 2002 | Level 1 (South End) - Office Partition Alterations to Existing Tenancy on level 1 - Stage 2 - Alterations to mechanical,electrical and sprinkler services | $75k |
| 24 June 2002 | Level 1 (South End) - Office Partition Alterations to Existing Tenancy - Stage 1 - Cosntruction of Partitions | $75k |
| 17 Aug 1998 | Installation of wind cap to exhaust, 661 Bourke Street, Melbourne | $6k |
Is Defence Plaza residential or commercial?
Defence Plaza is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Defence Plaza built?
Defence Plaza was completed in 1990.
How many floors does Defence Plaza have?
Defence Plaza has 10 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Defence Plaza?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Defence Plaza, including Department of Defence.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Defence Plaza?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Defence Plaza?
Harmer Architecture designed Defence Plaza. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Defence Plaza?
About 40 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 411 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Defence Plaza?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/Bourke St #1, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Defence Plaza?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO501).
Does Defence Plaza have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision LP66113 has 1 lot.
Who announced plans to buy Defence Plaza?
In June 2012, Real I.S. launched its eighth Australian fund to buy Defence Plaza.
Has any work been done on Defence Plaza recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Defence Plaza since 2002. The most recent was in March 2024.
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.
