Opus tower
57-61 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006
- 111 m tall · #29 in Southbank
- 37 floors
- 114 car spaces
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10 years standing
Built in 1 yr 7 mths
- 2010Planning application
- Jun 2014Construction started
- 2016Completed
- TodayStill standing
9 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Opus tower
Opus tower is a 37-storey tower on City Road in Southbank, with a roof height of 111 m. It was completed in 2016, designed by Artisan Architects and developed by LK Property Group and Tapil Pty Ltd.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 2016
- Height
- 111 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#29 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 37
- Footprint
- 913 m²
- Architect
- Artisan Architects
- Car spaces
- 114
- Strata plan
- PS726526 · 224 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 9
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 5 min walk · 2 tram stops within 400 m
43 cafés, 3 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
202 street trees within 150 m · park 115 m away
30,270 people pass daily nearby · 12 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Opus tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 383 m
Train station5 min · 436 m
Tram stop3 min · 211 m
Tram stop4 min · 297 m
Tram stop5 min · 406 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 Opus 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 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
- PS726526
- Lots on the plan
- 224
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 9
- Estimated cost of works
- About $60.2m
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 Opus tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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 Opus tower residential or commercial?
Opus tower is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Opus tower built?
Opus tower was completed in 2016.
How many floors does Opus tower have?
Opus tower has 37 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in Opus tower?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 123 1 bed and 123 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Who designed and built Opus tower?
Tapil Pty Ltd developed Opus tower and Artisan Architects designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Opus tower?
About 111 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 29 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Opus tower?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Opus tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does Opus tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS726526 has 224 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Did Opus Tower have pre-launch sales?
Pre-launch sales for Opus Tower were in the news in April 2014.
Has any work been done on Opus tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Opus tower since 2001. The most recent was in June 2018.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opus tower | Hotel | — | 37 | 2016 |
| Century Tower | Mixed use | 56 m | 29 | 1999 |
| Focus Melbourne Apartments | Mixed use | 56 m | 50 | 2022 |
| Holiday Inn Express | Hotel | 59 m | 24 | 2019 |
| Triptych | Mixed use | 61 m | 30 | 2010 |
| Southpoint | Mixed use | 74 m | 32 | 2003 |
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), 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)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.