| Planning application | 2014 | Planning application TPM-2014-11 lodged |
| Approved | By 2018 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Mar 2018 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Nov 2018 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2018 | Conservatory completed: 42 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.
| 17 Dec 2024 | Lot 1R - Fit out & change of Use from Class 6 to Class 9B Gymnasium - Stage 2 - External works and change of use | $10k |
| 12 Nov 2024 | Lot 1R - Fit out & change of Use from Class 6 to Class 9B Gymnasium | $185k |
| 26 July 2023 | Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy 3R | $180k |
| 10 Mar 2022 | Unit 602, Level 6 - Proposed construction of a new shade canopy | $13k |
| 03 July 2019 | Stage 1: In-ground Works. Construction of a Multi Storey Residential Building | $146.0m |
| 03 July 2019 | Stage 6: Penthouse Fitout & Manager's Office | $16.6m |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Stage 1: In-ground Works. Construction of a Multi Storey Residential Building | $146.0m |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Stage 2: Structural Works up to Level 38 | $146.0m |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Stage 4: Structural Works L39 to L43 | $160.0m |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Stage 2: Structural Works up to Level 38 | $146.0m |
| 27 Aug 2018 | Stage 5: Balance of Works (Excluding penthouse fitout) | $0 |
| 22 Mar 2018 | Stage 3: Architectural & Services Work up to Level 37 | $160.0m |
Is Conservatory residential or commercial?
Conservatory mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Conservatory built?
Conservatory was completed in 2018.
How many floors does Conservatory have?
Conservatory has 42 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Conservatory?
Conservatory has 444 homes. The national address file lists 523 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Conservatory?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 214 1 bed, 239 2 bed and 20 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Conservatory have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 121 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Conservatory?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in Conservatory?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Conservatory, including Karomi Cafe.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Conservatory?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 9-23 Mackenzie Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Conservatory?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Conservatory?
UEM Sunrise developed Conservatory, Cox Architecture designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Conservatory?
About 119 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 91 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Conservatory?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Conservatory?
The site is in the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ).
Does Conservatory have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS738920 has 559 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Conservatory recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Conservatory since 2018. The most recent was in December 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); CLUE residential dwellings (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.
