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South Tower

74-84 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Office
—height
40floors
2020completed
24businesses
268permits

Development milestones

Construction startedJun 2016First major construction permit issued
First occupantsMar 2020First occupancy permit issued
Completed2020South Tower completed: 40 floors

Building team

Developer
QIC Global Real Estate
Architect
Woods Bagot
Architect
UNStudio
Builder
Multiplex
Owner
Dexus
Co-owner or investor
Dexus Wholesale Property Fund

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, PO1
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 10

Timeline

20261 building permit and 4 certificates · about $20.1m of new works
Largest: Internal Tenancy Split & Fitout - Levels 9, 10 and 25
20258 building permits and 9 certificates · about $25.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Levels 27-28, 30 & 37 - Completion of level 27 and 28 works)
20248 building permits and 11 certificates · about $18.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 4 - South Tower - Level 32, 33, 34 & 35 - New Focus Quiet Pods
202313 building permits and 13 certificates · about $24.0m of new works
Largest: STAGE 2 - NORTH TOWER - LEVEL 31 & 32 STAIRCASE
2022Council census records it as office, 40 floors
Name recorded: South Tower
202216 building permits and 6 certificates · about $14.7m of new works
Largest: Proposed office suite fit outs Level 13 & Level 15
2021Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 40 floors
Name recorded: South Tower
202126 building permits and 18 certificates · about $40.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 5C2.C - Retail facades (tenancy T2.02 and bridge links).
2020South Tower completed: 40 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Mar 2020First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
202028 building permits and 65 certificates · about $476.7m of new works
Largest: Collins Quarter wall and make good works.
2020First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 40 floors
22 Oct 2019Herbert Smith Freehills signs as major South Tower tenant
Dexus announced that Herbert Smith Freehills would take about 10,300 square metres across eight floors (levels 21 to 28) of the South Tower on a 12-year lease from July 2021. The lease lifted the tower's occupancy from 63 per cent to 89 per cent.
7 Aug 2019Multiplex tops out the 41-level South Tower
Builder Multiplex topped out the 41-level premium office South Tower at 80 Collins Street, which is 216 metres tall and part of an $800 million mixed-use project delivered by QIC GRE. The precinct has since been sold to Dexus.
2 May 2019Dexus acquires 80 Collins Street precinct from QIC for $1.476 billion
Dexus and Dexus Wholesale Property Fund agreed to buy the 80 Collins Street precinct from QIC Global Real Estate for $1.476 billion, with new components of the precinct still being developed. A March 2019 report had said Dexus was poised to buy the asset for approaching $1.4 billion.
20199 building permits and 1 certificate · about $1.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 5C2.A - Retail facades (tenancies 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12).
20188 building permits and 4 certificates · about $348.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 6E.1 - Hotel facade to Levels L0M to L4 Only
25 Sep 2017Multiplex progresses construction of the 80 Collins Street transformation
A 2017 update reported that Multiplex was building the 80 Collins Street precinct for QIC GRE, with 35 levels of premium offices planned in the South Tower and an anticipated completion in 2020. The project was reported at $550 million.
20176 building permits and 7 certificates · about $6.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Levels 49, 50 & 51 - Tenancy fitout works for partitions, ceilings and services (excluding L51 cafe, joinery and finshes)
Jun 2016First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20162 building permits and 6 certificates · about $3.6m of new works
Largest: Level 26 - Alterations to Existing Building
20153 building permits and 1 certificate · about $1.4m of new works
Largest: Alterations - IMES - 80 Collins Street Melbourne
20142 building permits and 1 certificate · about $165k of new works
Largest: Stage 3: Part Office Fit-Out
20136 building permits and 3 certificates · about $3.3m of new works
Largest: Alterations to a Building Level 19 & 26 Only
20122 building permits · about $162k of new works
Largest: Office partition alterations to existing tenancy - level 29
20114 building permits and 9 certificates · about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Northern Trust offices Level 47
20108 building permits and 4 certificates · about $3.7m of new works
Largest: Variation. Alterations (Base Building upgrade) on Levels 30 & 32
20095 building permits and 4 certificates · about $6.3m of new works
Largest: Alterations to office building, refurbishment to levels 4, 16, 30, 33 to 47, 50 to 53. Stage 2: Remainder of works.
200812 building permits and 4 certificates · about $19.2m of new works
Largest: Alterations to office building, refurbishment to levels 4, 16, 30, 33 to 47, 50 to 53.
20073 building permits and 2 certificates · about $12.5m of new works
Largest: DOI & SSC 80 Collins Refurbishment. Fitout alterations to an existing building. Stage 1: Internal strip out in preparation of office fitout,
20066 building permits · about $729k of new works
Largest: Proposed tenancy fitout to existing office level at level 28.
20056 building permits and 3 certificates · about $971k of new works
Largest: Office fitout part level 48
20043 building permits and 4 certificates · about $2.5m of new works
Largest: Levels 7 & 8 - Tenancy Fitout.
200316 building permits · about $448k of new works
Largest: Alterations to a shop and shop fitout - Unit 1 - OPSM store
200216 building permits and 4 certificates · about $2.5m of new works
Largest: Level 6, Office Fitout
20016 building permits and 2 certificates · about $346k of new works
Largest: Alterations to level 29, east of south building for Dept of Infrastructure
20004 building permits and 6 certificates · about $387k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout on level 30
19996 building permits and 3 certificates · about $1.6m of new works
Largest: Office fitout on level 18
19985 building permits and 4 certificates · about $2.9m of new works
Largest: Ground floor lobby upgrade
19974 building permits and 3 certificates · about $2.8m of new works
Largest: Office fitout on levels 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 and 29
19967 building permits and 2 certificates · about $1.9m of new works
Largest: Tenancy alterations to Levels 31 and 32
19951 building permit · about $50k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing building
19941 building permit · about $15k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout

Building permits and certificates (454)

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.

21 July 2026Internal Tenancy Split & Fitout - Levels 9, 10 and 25$7.8m
29 June 2026Levels 23 - 24 - Internal Tenancy Split & Fitout$4.6m
20 Apr 2026The proposed project is the Forever Fit Out located at level 36, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000.$4.2m
26 Feb 2026Internal Office Alterations Level 22$1.7m
02 Feb 2026Level 30 (part only) - Tenancy Split & Fitout$1.9m
01 Dec 2025Level 27 - Internal Refurbishment$3k
28 Nov 2025Alterations for Dexus Club$1.7m
27 Nov 2025Levels 17 & 33, Internal Office Fitout$2.4m
30 Oct 2025Alterations to an Existing Building - Level 20, MA Financial Workspace (Fitout Works to Level 20 Southside of Office)$813k
23 Oct 2025Level 10 - Defit & Make Good$720k
16 July 2025Levels 20, 21 and 23-25 - Internal Defit & Make Good$4.1m
10 July 2025Stage 3 - Levels 27-28, 30 & 37 - Completion of level 27 and 28 works)$8.8m
27 June 2025Internal Tenancy Split and Office Fitout for Velocity Legal$1.3m
11 June 2025Stage 2 - Levels 27-28, 30 & 37 - Completion of level 30 and 37 works$8.8m
23 May 2025Levels 27-28, 30 & 37 - Defit & Make Good, Lobby and Amenities Area Upgrade and Internal Office Fitout - Stage 1: Completion of internal demolition works only$8.8m
23 May 2025Stage 2 - Levels 27-28, 30 & 37 - Completion of level 30 and 37 works$8.8m
16 May 202580 Collins, Levels 22 ,41, 44 and 45 - Internal Office Fitout$2.5m
28 Apr 2025Tenancy K0.04 - Internal alterations to an existing shop$97k
17 Mar 2025Stage 2 - Levels 27-28, 30 & 37 - Completion of level 30 and 37 works$8.8m
31 Jan 2025Level 37 - Stage 1 – Early Demolition Works before Tenancy Fitout$816k
24 Jan 2025Level 33, 36, & 39 - Internal base building upgrades$2.6m
24 Jan 2025Levels 20, 21 and 23-25 - Internal Defit & Make Good$4.1m
03 Dec 2024Level 37 - Stage 2 - Construction works for office fit out$816k
25 Nov 2024Level 7 - Reinstatement of meeting room on$104k
28 Oct 2024Level 42 - Internal Alterations to Existing Office Tenancy$181k
16 Sept 2024Level 38 - Internal Defit and Fitout for McCormack$4.4m
29 Aug 2024PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL TENANCY T10$350k
29 Aug 2024Shop T09 - Proposed alterations to existing retail shop$520k
30 July 2024Level 38 - Internal Defit and Fitout for McCormack$150k
18 July 2024Level 8 - Internal Office Alterations$151k
03 July 2024Level 29 - Internal Office Fitout for Treasury Corp Victoria$1.9m
18 June 2024Stage 4 - South Tower - Level 32, 33, 34 & 35 - New Focus Quiet Pods$7.3m
11 June 2024Levels 50 & 51 - Alterations to existing building – tenancy fitout$1.3m
03 June 2024Level 8 - Internal Office Alterations$151k
29 May 2024Stage 2: Fitout of retail tenancy$180k
29 May 2024Tenancy K0.04, FEIT Store - Alterations$180k
12 Apr 2024Kiosk K0.04 - Internal alterations to an existing building - Internal Kiosk Defit and Make Good (Kiosk K0.04)$33k
06 Mar 2024Internal alteration to existing building - proposed office fitout - Level 49$421k
09 Feb 2024Level 35, 80 Collins Street - Proposed Internal Office Fitout for Tesserent.$1.1m
09 Feb 2024Level 35 - Proposed Internal Demolition of Existing Fitout and Refurbishment of Lift Lobby & Bathrooms$1.1m
22 Jan 2024Internal Alterations to Link Bridges$150k
21 Dec 2023Shop T09 - Proposed alterations to existing retail shop$520k
20 Dec 2023STAGE 2 - NORTH TOWER - LEVEL 31 & 32 STAIRCASE$7.0m
19 Dec 2023Levels 11 & 12 - Tenancy Split and Internal Office Fitout$4.0m
14 Dec 2023Tenancy T09 - Penetration and installation of structural steel work for internal stairs at$319k
12 Dec 2023Internal Fitout to existing retail tenancy$1.6m
12 Dec 2023Levels B1 & B2, 80 Collins Street - Internal Structural Works$265k
24 Nov 2023Internal structural works$761k
14 Nov 2023STAGE 3 - SOUTH TOWER - LEVEL 34 - 3 NEW FOCUS QUIET PODS$7.0m
11 Oct 2023STAGE 2 - NORTH TOWER - LEVEL 31 & 32 STAIRCASE$7.0m
05 Oct 2023Internal Alterations to Link Bridges$150k
05 Sept 2023Level 26 - Alterations & fit-out works$485k
04 Aug 2023Levels 11 & 12 - Tenancy Split and Internal Office Fitout$4.0m
10 July 2023Level 16-18 and 19 - Internal Office Fitout for Yajilarra$510k
05 July 2023Stage 1 - Suite 3 Level 40 - Early Works, Construction of Comms Room and Ceiling Demolition Works$50k
28 June 2023Level 11 - Alterations to an existing building$249k
27 June 2023Level 18 - Internal Tenancy Split$232k
06 June 2023Level 42 - Internal Office Fitout$774k
17 May 2023Stage 2 - Mechanical services$84k
05 May 2023Stage 1 Tenancy Alterations excluding mechanical services$194k
24 Apr 2023Stage 2 - Suite 3 Tenancy Fitout Level 40$1.2m
29 Mar 2023Ronenco Integrated Design_ESV Lab Fitout works - Alteration - Level 46 ESV Lab Works$303k
24 Mar 2023Level 47 Proposed Office Fit out for LAWD$1.2m
28 Feb 2023Level 17 - Alterations to existing office tenancy$600k
03 Feb 2023Base build upgrade works$2.4m
02 Feb 2023Level 18, Suite 01 - Internal office fitout$2.1m
18 Jan 2023Alterations to existing office building – new store room$59k
12 Dec 2022Level 47 Proposed Office Fit out for LAWD$1.2m
02 Dec 2022Level 34 - Minor office alterations - Removal of two office partitions and one door to make way for six more workstations. Ceiling, Floor and Walls to be made good$174k
28 Nov 2022level 11 - Replace DDA toilet unisex signage with all gender signage$7k
21 Nov 20223x Speculative Office Fit-outs on Level 42$1.4m
11 Nov 2022Level 40 - Construction of Accessible Sanitary Facility$87k
10 Nov 2022Part Level 40 - Fitout of offices$251k
26 Oct 2022Level 37 Tenancy Subdivision - South Tower (Tower 2)$381k
18 Oct 2022Level 48 - Proposed Office Alterations$300k
29 Sept 2022Alteration - Reception works - Level 31$83k
28 Sept 2022Proposed office suite fit outs Level 13 & Level 15$3.4m
24 Aug 2022Level 37, South Tower - CEFC Tenancy Fitout Works$1.3m
29 July 2022Level 19 - Alterations$1.8m
15 July 2022Stage 2 – Internal Alterations to existing building (Installation of artwork) – Excluding all other building worksAlteration - Reception works - Level 31$83k
10 June 2022Tenancy T0M.16 - Internal Fitout for Pure Physio$280k
08 June 2022Proposed IT Tenancy Split - Level 40$79k
21 Apr 2022Proposed Iberdrola Office Fit out - Level 40, 80 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000$575k
31 Mar 2022Level 34 Proposed tenancy split and fit out of three (3) Tenancies.$1.2m
07 Mar 2022Level 19 Subdivision Works$72k
07 Mar 2022Stage 2: Fitout of Suite 01 & 03$1.2m
21 Feb 2022Internal Office Alterations for DLA Piper$662k
09 Feb 2022Level 5 - Proposed Tenancy Split & Internal Fit-Out$379k
03 Feb 2022Stage 2 - Level 5 - Remainder of Dexus fitout works including vermiculite works and a DDA report.$2.2m
17 Dec 2021Stage 5 - To Completion of All Works$8.6m
15 Dec 2021Level 42 - Back to Base Alterations$424k
14 Dec 2021Level 34 - Office Tenancy Fit out for Gallagher Jeffs$573k
10 Dec 2021Level 19 - Knight Frank Ashurst Fitout Works$1.4m
08 Dec 2021Level 5 - Fitout Works$2.3m
29 Nov 2021Alterations to an Existing Office Level 34$279k
15 Nov 2021Level 14 - Internal Office Fitout for Dexus Test Fit$1.5m
27 Oct 2021Internal Alterations for MSSB Upgrade$160k
15 Oct 2021Level 21-28 - Door hardware alterations and acoustic panel introduction$1.9m
07 Oct 2021Alterations to an Existing Office – Dexus Fibre Access Node$860k
07 Oct 2021Alterations to an Existing Office Level 34$279k
04 Oct 2021BMU Replacement Works$145k
02 Oct 2021Stage 2 - Level 4 Axis Tenancy - Operable Wall$334k
30 Sept 2021Construction of Vergola for Farmers Daughters$40k
22 Sept 2021Stage 2 - To Complettion of Works, Excluding Sanitary Facilities to Levels 30, 31, 32 40 and 47$0
22 Sept 2021Stage Three - To Completion of All Works$6.0m
11 Aug 2021Level 12 - Alterations- Tenancy fitout$700k
14 July 2021Level 5-7 - Change of Use and Alterations for Dexus Place$8.0m
30 June 2021Intertenancy Fitout to Levels 21 to 28 - Stage 1: Fit-out works to levels 21 to 28, interconnecting stair void only from levels 23 to 27. This permit Excludes works related to Regulation 129 Chief officers consent (refer to Appendix B for clarification of scope). This permit Excludes works related to construction of intertenancy stair and balustrades.$24.4m
30 June 2021Stage 2: Fit out works to levels 21 to 28. Works related to Regulation 129 Chief officers consent, works related to construction of intertenancy balustrades and glazing, works related to hearing augmentation.$24.4m
28 June 2021Level 43 - Internal office alterations for Dexus$1.3m
18 June 2021Level 43 - Internal Demolition of Office for Dexus$44k
09 June 2021Level 30 - Tenancy alterations$147k
19 May 2021Relocation of Diesel Exhaust$80k
13 May 2021Stage 2 - Level 36 Terrace Works$305k
10 May 2021Level 19 & 30 - Office Fit out for Spec Suites$2.4m
07 May 2021Proposed alterations to existing Retail Tenancy T0.03$0
31 Mar 2021Stage Three - To Completion of All Works$6.0m
26 Mar 2021Levels 29, 34, 42 & 46 - Base Building Upgrades to Levels 29, 34, 40 and 46 in the North Tower$2.3m
10 Mar 2021Yakitori Restaurant & Bar Tenancy K0.05 - Alteration$4.7m
04 Mar 2021Level 12 - Alterations$534k
23 Feb 2021Alterations to Lower Ground Storage 01 & Egress Corridor$72k
15 Feb 2021Planter & Booster enclosure relocation$90k
12 Feb 2021Internal Defit, Make Good and Refurbishment of Sanitary Facilities$6.0m
02 Feb 2021Stage 1A.1 - Preliminary enabling works to north tower (structural demolition). Demolition works and enabling works (only).$2.3m
02 Feb 2021Stage 5C2.C - Retail facades (tenancy T2.02 and bridge links).$346.9m
02 Feb 2021Stage 6B - New hotel early works including basement B2 and B1 (structural only).$119.8m
29 Jan 2021Level 16 and 24. Gas installation works$489
28 Jan 2021Stage 2: Fit out works to levels 21 to 28. Works related to Regulation 129 Chief officers consent, works related to construction of intertenancy balustrades and glazing, works related to hearing augmentation.$24.4m
24 Jan 2021Stage 2 - To Completion of Structural Demolition Works Only$8.0m
24 Jan 2021Stage 3 - To Completion of Non-Structural Internal Partitioning and Installation of Services Only, Excluding Fire Services$8.6m
24 Jan 2021Stage 4 - To Completion of All Works, Excluding Terraces$8.6m
19 Jan 2021Intertenancy Fitout to Levels 21 to 28 - Stage 1: Fit-out works to levels 21 to 28, interconnecting stair void only from levels 23 to 27. This permit Excludes works related to Regulation 129 Chief officers consent (refer to Appendix B for clarification of scope). This permit Excludes works related to construction of intertenancy stair and balustrades.$24.4m
15 Jan 2021Stage1 - Internal alterations: Friends of Macquarie space. Wall alteration$266k
18 Dec 2020Yakitori Restaurant & Bar Tenancy K0.05 - Alteration$4.7m
16 Dec 2020Level 19. Alterations$1.1m
10 Dec 2020Level 38 - Alterations to existing office$2.8m
09 Dec 2020Tenancy Alterations on level 30$98k
19 Nov 2020Fit out of existing tenancy T0-01 for Saint Lauren.$2.9m
19 Nov 2020Stage 2 - New shopfront to tenancy T0-01 for Yves Saint Laurent$0
16 Nov 2020Sepia Restaurant Fitout - Tenancy 2.01 - 80 Collins Street (St Tower) Alteration$9.7m
16 Nov 2020Sepia Restaurant Fitout - Tenancy 2.01 - 80 Collins Street (St Tower) Alteration - EXTERNAL PAVILION$9.7m
06 Nov 2020Tenancy Fit Out to Levels 12, 13, 14 & 15$0
28 Oct 2020Collins Quarter wall and make good works.$413.7m
28 Oct 2020South tower amenities alterations.$413.7m
28 Oct 2020Stage 10E - Facade and architectural elements.$413.7m
28 Oct 2020Stage 1A - Preliminary enabling works and demolition of carpark exhaust stack and tenancy.$1.5m
28 Oct 2020Stage 5C2.B updated - Retail facades (north tower laneway entry and revolving door D now included).$346
28 Oct 2020Stage 5C2.F - Retail tenancy facades.$413.7m
28 Oct 2020Stage 7D.1 - Services to south tower levels 4 to 37 (only).$345.7m
28 Oct 2020Stage 7D.2 - Services to levels 38 to roof (only) and Mckinsey floor modifications (levels 30 to 32).$346.9m
07 Oct 2020Stage 2 - Amenities and make good.$8.0m
02 Oct 2020Level 4 Fitout Works - Stage 1 - Alterations$334k
15 Sept 2020Stage 2 - External Grandstand Seating$456k
09 Sept 2020MGL sky signage.$413.7m
09 Sept 2020Stage 1B.2 - South tower early works including piling/ retention and bulk excavation (including works within expunged easement E-3).$9.6m
09 Sept 2020Stage 2 - North tower temporary lobby works.$26.9m
09 Sept 2020Stage 3C - South tower B2 to underside of ground (structural only).$19.4m
09 Sept 2020Stage 5C2.G – Retail facades (laneway kiosk K0.01 and K0.02).$413.7m
09 Sept 2020Stage 7B - Architectural and services to underside of ground.$54.4m
09 Sept 2020Stage 8A - Architectural to levels 00 to level 3A (only).$174.3m
09 Sept 2020Stage 8B.1 - Architectural to south tower levels 4 to 37 (only)$345.7m
09 Sept 2020Stage 8H - Level 36 MGL glass box (only).$345.7m
26 Aug 2020Stage 1 - Level 11-18. Refurbishment works to lift lobbies, amenities, tenancy areas. Alterations to existing building.$8.0m
26 Aug 2020Tenancy T0.14 - Handpicked Wines$1.4m
14 Aug 2020Stage 4C and 4D - South tower level 7 to level 33 (structural only).$117.0m
11 Aug 2020Construction of Hotel - Stage 6C - Structural (Only) for Ground Level 00 to Level 24 (Excludes Plant Room)$50.0m
11 Aug 2020Stage 6C Variation - Hotel Tower Levels 00 to Level 24 (Structural variation only)$100.1m
11 Aug 2020Stage 6E.3 - HOTEL FACADES (LEVELS 00-0M)$100.1m
11 Aug 2020Stage 7F & 7G - Hotel Services for LOO to Roof$87.9m
11 Aug 2020Stage 7G Variation - Hotel Services for LOS to Roof (Guestroom Levels only & up to Roof Levels)$100.1m
11 Aug 2020Stage 8D - Hotel FOH Architect_B2 - L03$107.3m
11 Aug 2020Stage 8F - Hotel Architect - L04 - Roof$100.1m
04 Aug 2020Level 16-18 - Ashurt Tenancy Fitout$0
30 July 2020Level 29 - Proposed Office fitout to existing tenancy$1.4m
29 July 2020Tenancy alterations to Level 28$443k
20 July 2020Level 38 - Alterations to existing office$2.8m
20 July 2020Pink Alley Retention$549k
03 July 2020Tenancy T0.02 - Tenancy Fitout$230k
30 June 2020People's Coffee - Proposed alterations to existing tenancy TO. 16.$123k
25 June 2020Level 11. Alterations to existing of Office$0
24 June 2020Levels 32-36 & 37 - Macquarie Fitout - Variation$800k
23 June 2020Stage 1A - 1A.2 - North tower enabling works excluding fire services to basement levels and reloction of the generator to level 16.$14.7m
23 June 2020Stage 1A - 1A.2 - North tower enabling works including fire services to basement levels.$26.4m
23 June 2020Stage 3A - Ground construction loading deck.$9.8m
23 June 2020Stage 4E - South tower level 33 to level 38 (structural only).$166.3m
12 June 2020Stage 10A - Le Louvre early works for demolition, structural, civil and conservation works (only).$346
12 June 2020Stage 10B - Le Louvre demolition (only).$411.8m
12 June 2020Stage 1A - 1A.2 - North tower enabling works including fire services to basement levels.$19.4m
12 June 2020Stage 1B.2 - South tower early works including piling/retention and bulk excavation (excluding works within sewerage easement E-3).$9.6m
12 June 2020Stage 2 - New shopfront to tenancy T0-01 for Yves Saint Laurent$0
12 June 2020Stage 4A and 4B - South tower ground to level 6 (structural only).$50.3m
12 June 2020Stage 4F - South tower level 39 to roof (structural).$346.9m
12 June 2020Stage 4G - Commercial office tower. South tower facade excluding podium.$158.5m
12 June 2020Stage 5A and 5B - North tower retail L00 (structural only).$60.8m
12 June 2020Stage 5C.1 - North tower level L01 and L01M (structural only).$122.4m
12 June 2020Stage 5C2.B - Retail facades (tenancies 6 and 7 to Exhibition Street and north tower entry).$345.7m
12 June 2020Stage 5C2.D - Retail tenancy facades.$411.8m
12 June 2020Stage 8B.2 - Architectural to levels 38 to roof (only) and Mckinsey floor modifications (levels 30 to 32).$346.9m
29 May 2020Levels 6-10 South Tower - Proposed office tenancy fitout$11.5m
18 May 2020Permit Variation - Revised architectural and services layouts and tenancy T0.01 secondary steelwork.$413.7m
18 May 2020Stage 7C - Commercial office tower. Services level 00 to level 3A.$138.6m
18 May 2020Stage 8G - Landscape and associated civil works.$411.8m
13 May 2020Tenancy Fitout. T0.02$680k
11 May 2020Tenancy Fit Out to Levels 12, 13, 14 & 15$0
07 May 2020Stage 2 - Level 32-36 Tenancy Alterations$5.2m
23 Apr 2020Stage 10C - Le Louvre structure and civil ground works.$413.7m
23 Apr 2020Stage 1A.1 - Preliminary enabling works to north tower (soft strip/non-structural demolition).$1.8m
23 Apr 2020Stage 3B - South tower foundations (structural only).$16.4m
23 Apr 2020Stage 6A - New hotel early works including piling/retention, pile caps and columns up to L00.$61.7m
15 Apr 2020Stage 5C2.E - Retail facades (tenancies T0.06 Benson Lane, T0.16, T0.16M, T0.12/T0.13 Laneway).$413.7m
03 Apr 2020Tenancy T0.11 - Maverick Cafe Fitout$462k
30 Mar 2020Tenancy 17 - Proposed alterations to existing tenancy.$238k
25 Mar 2020Internal Tenancy Fitout for Nick and Nora’s$1.2m
17 Mar 2020Alterations$0
12 Mar 2020Le Louvre above ground structure and services.$413.7m
12 Mar 2020Tenancy T0.12 External Canopy & Grandstand Furniture$0
03 Mar 2020Tenancy 02. Proposed alterations to existing building.$348k
27 Feb 2020Level 24 - Installation of new door$5k
27 Feb 2020Permit Variation – Revised Services to Hotel Levels L00-L4$0
27 Feb 2020Tenancy Alterations$280k
19 Feb 2020Level 43 - To completion of proposed works only$209k
18 Feb 2020Tenancy K0.01 - Internal fitout to existing tenancy$0
17 Feb 2020Fit out of existing tenancy T0-01 for Saint Lauren.$2.9m
30 Jan 2020PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL TENANCY T0.12$200k
23 Jan 2020McKinsey Workplace Level 30 & 31 - Alteration$7.7m
16 Jan 2020Tenancy K0.02 - Internal Tenancy Fitout for Upstate Coffee$251k
19 Dec 2019RETAIL TENANCY FITOUT TO T0.04$550k
11 Nov 2019Tenancy T0.11 - Maverick Cafe Fitout$462k
18 Apr 2019Stage 6D - Hotel Level 25 to Roof/Plant (Structural only)$87.9m
15 Apr 2019Level 40 - Alterations to office - new kitchenette$83
10 Apr 2019Stage 3 - Fitout works – Full ScopeArchitectural/ Services/Fire Curtain etc$18.9m
19 Mar 2019Stage 2 - Fitout works - Services Variation to Levels 32 to 34 and Amended Conditions$18.9m
25 Feb 2019Macquarie Fitout - Alterations$18
04 Feb 2019Stage 5C2.A - Retail facades (tenancies 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12).$345.7m
25 Jan 2019Level 41 - Alterations to existing Office$386k
17 Jan 2019STAGE 6E.2 - HOTEL FACADE TO LEVELS L5 TO L25 ONLY$87.9m
14 Nov 2018Level 19- Rolex Fitout Works$212k
16 Oct 2018Stage 2 - Services Works Only$127
15 Oct 2018Stage 6E.1 - Hotel facade to Levels L0M to L4 Only$87.9m
03 Aug 2018Stage 1 - Architectural Works Only (Excludes Services)$127k
18 July 2018Level 25 - Alterations to existing Office$29k
25 June 2018Stage 8C - Hotel Architectural for Basement Levels B1 & B2 (only) and additional structural works for previous Stage 6C$50.0m
12 June 2018DEDJTR Meeting room works to levels 35 & 37$203k
31 May 2018Construction of Hotel - Stage 7E - Basement B1 & B2 Hotel Services$50.0m
29 May 2018Level 13 - Internal alterations - - Demolition of Internal Walls to negotiation rooms bounding corridor and reconfiguration$44k
05 Feb 2018Levels 7-10 - Partition Works$500k
01 Feb 2018North Tower Levels 5 & 6 Demolition Works$530k
23 Jan 2018Level 30 - Office ftout and alterations for "QIC"$120k
17 Nov 2017Level 33 - Proposed Partitions Work Teneancy$30k
28 Sept 2017Level 24 & 25 - Internal Office Alterations$450k
01 Sept 2017Level 45 - Proposed new unisex accessible sanitary facility to existing office tenancy$27k
21 July 2017Stage 2 - Levels 49, 50 & 51 - Tenancy fitout works for partitions, ceilings and services (excluding L51 cafe, joinery and finshes)$4.5m
21 July 2017Stage 3: Levels 49, 50 & 51 - Tenancy Fitout works for Joinery, Doors and Finishes (Excluding L51 Cafe Works)$4.5m
21 July 2017Stage 4 - Tenancy Fitout Works Including L51 Cafe Works$4.5m
24 May 2017Level 48 - Alterations to an existing office space$218k
03 Apr 2017Level 41 and 42 - Alterations to fire stair access$5k
16 Mar 2017Stage 1: Levels 49, 50 & 51 - AON Melbourne Accommodation Project - Tenancy Demolition Works Only (Levels 49 & 50)$4.5m
10 Mar 2017Level 48-49 - Internal Demolition Works$27k
31 Jan 2017Level 19, Fit out$409k
31 Jan 2017Level 40 - Alterations$78k
25 Jan 2017Level 42 - Internal alterations$553k
06 Dec 2016Level 26 - Alterations to Existing Building$1.5m
04 Oct 2016Level 19 (Part) - Paragon Funds Management Fitout$64k
13 Sept 2016Proposed internal office alterations on level 23.$28k
30 Aug 2016Level 28 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy - new secure door & wall$15k
29 Aug 2016Level 29 - Office Fit-Out$220k
17 June 2016Demolition / Façade Remediation - 74-80 Collins Street Melbourne$1.1m
04 May 2016Level 23 - Internal office alterations$9k
02 Mar 2016Level 40 - Internal alterations to Existing Building$661k
21 Oct 2015Fire Services Alterations - 80 Collins Street Melbourne$5k
30 Sept 2015Alterations - IMES - 80 Collins Street Melbourne$1.0m
17 Sept 2015Levels 37 & 50 - Alterations to offices$20k
08 July 2015Level 19 Office Fit Out$400k
24 June 2014Stage 3: Part Office Fit-Out$165k
18 June 2014Stage 1: Internal Demolition Works - Level 41 & 43$90k
03 June 2014Stage 2: Internal Fit-Out and Amended Cost of Works$165k
01 Aug 2013Level 49 Construction of Fire rated enclosure to seal off internal stair$26k
17 June 2013Office fitout to existing tenancy Level 46$620k
14 May 2013Construction of new office Level 25$45k
24 Apr 2013Alterations Part Level 43$24k
05 Apr 2013Alterations to a Building Level 19 & 26 Only$1.6m
26 Mar 2013partition alterations to levels 10 & 11$250k
04 Mar 2013Stage 2: Office Alterations excluding services to new corridor - Office Alterations - Level 13$95k
23 Jan 2013Alterations to Level 47$590k
10 Jan 2013Stage 1: Office Alterations excluding services to new corridor - Office Alterations - Level 13$95k
10 Oct 2012Office partition alterations to existing tenancy - level 29$140k
11 Sept 2012Internal demolition works Level 47$22k
19 Dec 2011Proposed alterations to existing office Levels 35, 50 & 51$85k
23 Sept 2011Alterations Level 34$450k
16 Sept 2011Internal fitout Tenancy 8$132k
16 Aug 2011Office fit out - alterations to an existing building (level 14)$80k
09 Aug 2011Internal alterations to existing office building Level 20$110k
03 Aug 2011OFFICE FITOUT TO EXISTING TENANCY$350k
09 June 2011Internal Office Fitout$23k
15 Apr 2011LEVEL 17 office fitout and alterations to existing building$193k
14 Apr 2011Internal office fit out to part of level 44$25k
14 Apr 2011Office alterations to part of level 45$23k
07 Apr 2011Stage 1 - Level 14 Internal Alterations$22k
10 Mar 2011Northern Trust offices Level 47$600k
14 Jan 2011An office fitout on level 30$50k
21 Dec 2010Alterations Level 47 (Final/conditional)$396k
01 Dec 2010LEVEL 30 FITOUT$620k
03 Nov 2010Stage 2: fire services. Level 30 fitout$620k
05 Oct 2010Minor internal alterations to an existing office tenancy on levels 24 and 25$73k
29 Sept 2010Alterations Level 47$19k
23 Sept 2010Variation: Alterations (Base Building upgrade) on Levels 30 & 32$0
02 Sept 2010Variation. Alterations (Base Building upgrade) on Levels 30 & 32$880k
12 Aug 2010PROPOSED OFFICE PARTITION ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING TENANCY - LEVEL 7: 80 COLLINS ST$200k
21 June 2010Alterations (Base Building upgrade) on Levels 30 & 32$830k
06 May 2010Level 28 - Office partition alterations to existing tenancy$40k
15 Apr 2010Proposed Internal Office Alterations to existing Office - Level 11 & 12$45k
02 Feb 2010Office fitout alterations Level 39$642k
13 Nov 2009Level 22 - Office fitout alterations to an existing building$580k
25 Sept 2009Tenancy Fitout Lvl 49$1.2m
31 July 2009Stage 2: All works to completion$568k
05 June 2009Office Fitout Alterations to and existing Building. Stage 1 Works (All works excluding external louvres).$568k
20 May 2009Alterations to office building, refurbishment to levels 4, 16, 30, 33 to 47, 50 to 53. Stage 2: Remainder of works.$12.7m
06 May 2009Office refurbishment levels 23 to 25. Stage 2: All works to completion$3
24 Apr 2009Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy Levels 35, 36, 37, 50 & 51 80 Collins Street, Melbourne$572k
17 Apr 2009Office refurbishment levels 23 to 25. Stage 1: All Works Excluding Façade Louvres.$3.4m
03 Feb 2009(Office) Tenancy fitout Level 48 & 49. Stage 3: All Services Works for the Tenancy Fitout to Level 48.$1.0m
17 Nov 2008Internal partition alterations to an existing office tenancy Level 18, 80 Collins Street MELB$17k
05 Sept 2008(Office) Tenancy fitout Level 48 & 49. Stage 2: Architectural Works only for the tenancy fitout to Level 48.$1.0m
03 Sept 2008Proposed Construction of Comms/sever Room Level 38. Stage 2: To completion of internal alterations including all fire services.$2.3m
29 Aug 2008(Office) Tenancy fitout Level 48 & 49. Stage 1: Structural Works Associated with the Inter-Tenancy Stair Opening between Level 48 and 49.$1.0m
21 Aug 2008Office fitout to existing tenancy Level 42. Stage 2: Services alterations.$500k
24 July 2008Alteration to an office building Level 44 and 45, structural and architectural services.$2.2m
24 June 2008Proposed Construction of Comms/sever Room Level 38. Stage 1: To completion of internal alterations excluding all fire services.$2.3m
06 June 2008Internal Office Alterations Levels 19 & 26 (Part)$400
22 Apr 2008Office partition fit out. Level 27$29k
18 Apr 2008Proposed Construction of Comms/sever Room Level 38. To completion of internal comms room only.$120k
27 Mar 2008DOI & SSC 80 Collins Refurbishment. Fitout alterations to an existing building. Stage 4: All Works to Completion.$6.2m
26 Mar 2008Office partition fitout to Level 43$120k
14 Mar 2008Proposed Office Alterations to Existing Tenancy Level 28$170k
29 Feb 2008Alterations to office building, refurbishment to levels 4, 16, 30, 33 to 47, 50 to 53.$12.7m
18 Jan 2008DOI & SSC 80 Collins Refurbishment. Fitout alterations to an existing building. Stage 3: All services (excluding fire hydrants and hose reels to Levels 5 and 13).$6.2m
03 Jan 2008DOI & SSC 80 Collins Refurbishment. Fitout alterations to an existing building. Stage 2: All partitioning works, Level 5 - 18.$6.2m
10 Dec 2007DOI & SSC 80 Collins Refurbishment. Fitout alterations to an existing building. Stage 1: Internal strip out in preparation of office fitout, Level 5 - 18.$6.2m
30 Nov 2007New facade advertising sign.$180k
07 Oct 2007Building Facade advertising signage$180k
22 Aug 2007Alterations-Office fitout Levels 34-37 & 39 & 50-51$5.9m
12 July 2007Proposed office fitout to Level 43, 46 & 47.$166k
10 Nov 2006Proposed office fitout level 11.$0
15 Sept 2006Proposed office fitout level 11.$20
05 June 2006Alteration to existing building, internal office fitout level 47.$22k
23 May 2006Proposed tenancy fitout to existing office level at level 28.$473k
20 Mar 2006Office alterations, part of level 46.$42k
28 Feb 2006Proposed stripout of existing offices to level 44 & 45$192k
05 Oct 2005Internal office refurbishment part Level 20$150k
26 Aug 2005Office redevelopment Part Level 26$90k
19 July 2005Office refurbishment level 5$157k
18 July 2005Office fitout - level 41$70k
27 June 2005Office alterations Part Level 17$50k
06 June 2005Office fitout part level 48$200k
31 May 2005Alterations Level 35 & 41$139k
02 May 2005Levels 50 & 51 - Internal strip out of existing office fitout and return floors back to base building - Stage 1 - All works excluding mechanical, electrical and sprinkler services$200k
11 Apr 2005Level 27 - Office partition alterations$5k
21 Dec 2004Partition alterations Level 23$100k
15 Sept 2004Level 36 - Office Alterations$102k
24 June 2004Alterations to building. Mechanical alterations to Level 45$40k
22 June 2004Alterations to building. Stage 2 - Level 14 & 17 - Internal alterations.$22k
12 May 2004Partition alterations to office on level 27$715k
06 Apr 2004Level 26, Office alterations to building.$17k
16 Jan 2004Levels 7 & 8 - Tenancy Fitout.$1.5m
26 Nov 2003Computer room extension Part Level 14$50k
11 Nov 2003Office fitout - Part Level 13$20k
31 Oct 2003Storage area construction - Part Level 12$14k
14 Oct 2003Office fitout Level 48$35k
02 Oct 2003Partitions alterations to office Level 43$20k
24 Sept 2003Level 10, New offices /reconfiguration of workstations$41k
19 Sept 2003New partitions and security doors - Part Level 30$22k
15 Aug 2003Nauru House. Office Fitout Level 3.$4k
12 Aug 2003Level 23 Office fitout$11k
09 Aug 2003Alterations to a shop and shop fitout - Unit 1 - OPSM store$90k
06 Aug 2003Office fitout Level 10$16k
02 June 2003Demolition of a solid partition. Level 17. Building Permit Amendment is for a variation in the scope of works to include construction of a door and a solid partition.$3k
27 May 2003Partition fitout to Part level 21$76k
07 May 2003Demolition of a solid partition. Level 17$3k
11 Apr 2003Office fitout for Department of Infrastructure. Part Level 9$25k
01 Apr 2003Office fitout. Level 17 (Part)$20k
21 Nov 2002Office fitout part level 10$16k
11 Nov 2002Alterations to existing offices. Partition alterations. Part Level 18$53k
23 Oct 2002Level 6 - Service Upgrade - Base Building Works and Nauru House$450k
15 Oct 2002Internal alterations to part level 42$92k
20 Aug 2002internal alterations to existing office, Level 5, 80 Collins Street Nauru House$150k
12 Aug 2002Level 48 - Internal fitout Alterations - Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development$400k
26 July 2002Level 16 (part) - New Mezzanine Floor at Nauru House$30k
17 July 2002Level 26 - Proposed Office fitout for the Department of Infrastructure.$110k
18 June 2002Levels: 33, 34, 37, 38. Alterations and additions$61k
13 June 2002Level 20 (part) - Office Fitout$15k
31 May 2002Level 6, Office Fitout$680k
20 May 2002Level 33 (Part) Office Alterations$22k
16 May 2002Level 43 Office Partition Alterations$10k
16 Apr 2002Level 50 - Office Alterations$18k
22 Mar 2002Level 15 - Alterations to office Partitions and Exit Changes.$1k
21 Mar 2002Level 37 & 38. Tenancy alterations$5k
19 Mar 2002Level 15 - Proposed office fitout$120k
12 Mar 2002Level 21 - Office Fitout.$5k
11 Feb 2002Level 50 Nauru Housegoods lift over run extension & lift motor rooms lvls 52,53 & 54$250k
08 Feb 2002Level 13, New wall and security door to reception.$12k
06 Dec 2001Level 48 - Alterations to office partition.$50k
04 Dec 2001Alterations to office building Dentist Tenancy alterations.$3k
26 Nov 2001Level 17 - Office Partition Alterations.$5k
15 Oct 2001Alterations to level 29, east of south building for Dept of Infrastructure$255k
15 Oct 2001Alterations to level 36 of existing building (office)$8k
10 Apr 2001Internal office alterations Level 42$10k
10 Apr 2001Office alterations to level 38$7k
22 Mar 2001Office alterations to Level 42 for Johnson Taylor Potter$9k
04 Dec 2000Office tenancy fitout to level 48.$45k
24 Nov 2000Security upgrade to egress doors levels 33-38 & 40 -42$36k
02 Nov 2000New ramp to level 9 Nauru House$16k
08 Aug 2000Proposed Installation of Alarm Signalling Equipment.$190
25 July 2000STAGE 4 LVL 35 office fitout FIRE SVCS$35k
13 July 2000lvl 47 office fitout$80k
10 July 2000Tenancy fitout on level 46$30k
20 June 2000Tenancy fitout on level 30$130k
30 May 2000alteration to office partitions lvl 45 & 48$15k
27 Jan 2000Partition Fitout level 43$25k
20 Oct 1999Tenancy fitout to level 30$50k
30 Sept 1999Office fitout on level 18$876k
28 Sept 1999Office fitout on level 5$110k
02 Sept 1999Partition altreations on level 11$420k
11 June 1999Tenancy fitout on level 48$25k
13 May 1999Level 28, office internal alterations to existing building (new computer room)$14k
23 Apr 1999Tenancy fitout on level 31$125k
14 Apr 1999Tenancy alterations on level 24$20k
01 Feb 1999Office fitout level 46$60k
30 Nov 1998Construction of lift lobby refurbishment to level 45$75k
05 Nov 1998Office partition alterations on level 48$33k
15 Oct 1998Office fitout - floor 6, 82 Collins St, Melbourne$140k
08 May 1998Office partitions on level 48$150k
03 Mar 1998Refurbishment of existing office$58k
13 Feb 1998Demolition & removal of partitions to level 18$19k
13 Feb 1998Ground floor lobby upgrade$1.8m
03 Feb 1998Office fitout$413k
02 Feb 1998Lift lobby upgrade$180k
11 Dec 1997Lift lobby upgrade$54k
08 Aug 1997Office fitout on levels 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 and 29$2.5m
28 July 1997Tenancy fitout$160k
18 July 1997Office fitout on Level 42$2k
16 Apr 1997Remove internal partitions$7k
27 Mar 1997Alterations to office Level 6$8k
19 Mar 1997Retail fitout$23k
06 Dec 1996Alterations to partitions on Level 28$7k
14 Nov 1996Shop fitout$60k
15 Oct 1996Alterations to building$9k
04 Oct 1996Alterations to office on Level 48$18k
11 Sept 1996Office fitout$208k
28 June 1996Alterations to office partitions$6k
08 May 1996Alterations to existing building$310k
17 Apr 1996Lift lobby upgrade Levels 33-42$600k
09 Jan 1996Tenancy alterations to Levels 31 and 32$700k
08 Mar 1995Alterations to existing building$50k
05 Dec 1994Tenancy fitout$15k

Questions and answers

Is South Tower residential or commercial?
South Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was South Tower built?
South Tower was completed in 2020.

How many floors does South Tower have?
South Tower has 40 floors above ground.

What businesses are in South Tower?
The latest council census counted 24 businesses in South Tower, including Anna Thomas Boutique, Ashurst and AXIS COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD.

Is there office or retail space for lease in South Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built South Tower?
QIC Global Real Estate developed South Tower, UNStudio designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near South Tower?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is 101 Collins St/Collins St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for South Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Has any work been done on South Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 268 building permits for South Tower since 1994. The most recent was in February 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.

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