East Tower
42 Balston Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 38 floors
- 109 car spaces
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9 years standing
- By Jan 2017Completed
- TodayStill standing
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About East Tower
East Tower is a 38-floor aparthotel in Southbank, now operating as Imagine Marco. Golden Sunrise Developments and Growland Group developed it, The Buchan Group designed it and Crema Constructions built it, with completion in 2017.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 2017 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 38 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,258 m²
- Architect
- The Buchan Group
- Builder
- Crema Constructions
- Car spaces
- 109
- Strata plan
- PS619594 · 378 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 0
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 12 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
4 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
73 street trees within 150 m · park 97 m away
3,621 people pass daily nearby · 0 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 East Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station12 min · 955 m
Train station13 min · 1010 m
Tram stop2 min · 157 m
Tram stop4 min · 344 m
Tram stop5 min · 373 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).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at East Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
CLPOPlanning controlDDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO27Design 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
- PS619594
- Lots on the plan
- 378
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 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 East Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
SOUTHBANK > Marco Melbourne - 42 Balston Street > 120m+? / 40L & 36L / residential / u.c.
Enthusiast thread following the Marco Melbourne tower at 42 Balston Street, Southbank, covering its proposed height and number of levels while it is under construction.
SOUTHBANK > Marco Melbourne - 42 Balston Street > 120m+? / 40L & 36L / residential / u.c.
Enthusiast forum thread on the Marco Melbourne residential project at 42 Balston Street, Southbank, covering its proposed height and under-construction status.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Tower residential or commercial?
East Tower is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was East Tower built?
East Tower was completed in 2017.
How many floors does East Tower have?
East Tower has 38 floors above ground.
Who designed and built East Tower?
Growland Group developed East Tower, The Buchan Group designed it and Crema Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near East Tower?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 12 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Kings Way #116, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for East Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does East Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS619594 has 378 lots.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tower | Hotel | — | 38 | 2017 |
| West Tower | Residential | 0 m | 35 | 2017 |
| Epic | Residential | 140 m | 39 | 2013 |
| EAST Tower | Mixed use | 135 m | 70 | 2020 |
| Victoria Tower | Residential | 174 m | 30 | 2002 |
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