Twenty8 Freshwater Place
28 Freshwater Place, Southbank VIC 3006
- 102 m tall · #38 in Southbank
- 26 floors
- 15 businesses
- 247 car spaces
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18 years standing
Built in 1 yr 1 mth
- Dec 2006Construction started
- 2008Completed
- TodayStill standing
66 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Twenty8 Freshwater Place
Twenty8 Freshwater Place is an office tower in Southbank with 26 floors above ground and a roof height of 102 metres. Designed by Bates Smart, it was completed in 2008. JPMorgan Asset Management bought the building in 2016 for $286 million, and JPMorgan put it on the market in March 2020.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2008
- Height
- 102 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#38 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 26
- Footprint
- 2,519 m²
- Architect
- Bates Smart
- Businesses
- 15
- Car spaces
- 247
- Strata plan
- PS504017 · 2 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 66
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 7 min walk · 3 tram stops within 400 m
35 cafés, 4 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
129 street trees within 150 m · park 119 m away
1,845 people pass daily nearby · 16 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 Twenty8 Freshwater Place.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 586 m
Train station8 min · 637 m
Tram stop1 min · 113 m
Tram stop5 min · 362 m
Tram stop5 min · 386 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Southbank
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Twenty8 Freshwater Place
15 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Adecco
Aussie Home Loans
BASF Australia Ltd
BMC Software (Australia) Pty Ltd
Cargill Australia Limited
CPA AUSTRALIA LTD
Freedom Property Investors
Incitec Pivot Limited
LAING O'ROURKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Twenty8 Freshwater Place: 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 designLSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking 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
- Plan of subdivision
- PS504017
- Lots on the plan
- 2
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 66
- Estimated cost of works
- About $114.4m
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 Twenty8 Freshwater Place in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Twenty8 Freshwater Place residential or commercial?
Twenty8 Freshwater Place is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Twenty8 Freshwater Place built?
Twenty8 Freshwater Place was completed in 2008.
How many floors does Twenty8 Freshwater Place have?
Twenty8 Freshwater Place has 26 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Twenty8 Freshwater Place?
The latest council census counted 15 businesses in Twenty8 Freshwater Place, including Adecco, Aussie Home Loans and BASF Australia Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Twenty8 Freshwater Place?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Twenty8 Freshwater Place?
Bates Smart designed Twenty8 Freshwater Place. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Twenty8 Freshwater Place?
About 102 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 38 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Twenty8 Freshwater Place?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Twenty8 Freshwater Place?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does Twenty8 Freshwater Place have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS504017 has 2 lots.
Has any work been done on Twenty8 Freshwater Place recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 66 building permits for Twenty8 Freshwater Place since 2006. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty8 Freshwater Place | Commercial | — | 26 | 2008 |
| 2 Southbank Boulevard | Commercial | 60 m | 38 | 2005 |
| Prima Pearl Apartments | Mixed use | 82 m | 73 | 2014 |
| Southbank One | Mixed use | 132 m | 38 | 2009 |
| Southbank Grand | Mixed use | 149 m | 44 | 2015 |
| WRAP Residence | Hotel | 147 m | 43 | 2014 |
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), Development Activity Monitor (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.