North Tower
95-109 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 183 m tall · #29 in Melbourne
- 47 floors
- 32 businesses
- 120 car spaces
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49 years standing
- 1977Completed
- 2018Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
11 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About North Tower
North Tower is a 47-storey office tower in Exhibition Street, Melbourne, completed in 1977. It was developed by the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust and designed by Perrott Lyon Timlock & Kesa, with Civil & Civic named as builder. A refurbishment, under way in 2019, was designed by Woods Bagot and built by Multiplex.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1977
- Height
- 182 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#29 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 47
- Footprint
- 2,239 m²
- Architect
- Perrott Lyon Timlock & Kesa
- Builder
- Civil & Civic Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 32
- Car spaces
- 120
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 11
Score cards
Parliament Railway Station 4 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
136 cafés, 4 grocers, 63 medical within 250 m
103 street trees within 150 m · park 287 m away
2,859 people pass daily nearby · 72 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of North Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 329 m
Train station4 min · 343 m
Tram stop1 min · 68 m
Tram stop2 min · 190 m
Tram stop3 min · 225 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in North Tower
32 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
ACIL ALLEN PTY LIMITED
Aliro Group Pty Ltd
AON Risk Services Australia Limited
Barra
Bowls Baby
Business Council Of Australia
Codicote
Department Of Education
Department Of Treasury And Finance
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at North Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Building permits on record
- 11
- Estimated cost of works
- About $3.1m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about North Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Tower residential or commercial?
North Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was North Tower built?
North Tower was completed in 1977.
How many floors does North Tower have?
North Tower has 47 floors above ground.
What businesses are in North Tower?
The latest council census counted 32 businesses in North Tower, including ACIL ALLEN PTY LIMITED, Aliro Group Pty Ltd and AON Risk Services Australia Limited.
Is there office or retail space for lease in North Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built North Tower?
Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust developed North Tower, Perrott Lyon Timlock & Kesa designed it and Civil & Civic built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is North Tower?
About 183 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 29 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near North 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 North Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on North Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for North Tower since 2008. The most recent was in November 2020.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tower | Commercial | — | 47 | 1977 |
| South Tower | Commercial | 0 m | 40 | 2020 |
| Next Hotel | Hotel | 0 m | 26 | 2018 |
| 90 COLLINS STREET | Commercial | 55 m | 22 | 1988 |
| Stamford Plaza Melbourne | Hotel | 61 m | 18 | 1990 |
| Reserve Bank of Australia | Commercial | 79 m | 17 | 1965 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. 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)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.