| Planning application | 2010 | Planning application TP-2010-608/A lodged |
| Approved | By 2014 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Jun 2014 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Apr 2016 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2016 | Opus tower completed: 37 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.
| 01 June 2018 | Ground Floor (Part) - Internal Alterations | $660 |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Installation of signage | $10k |
| 20 July 2016 | Stage 2 - Tenancy 1 - External shop front alterations and fire door into main entry lobby | $180k |
| 01 July 2016 | Tenancy 1 - New lobby and reception for Oaks Hotels & Resorts | $180k |
| 22 Apr 2016 | Stage 2 - Ground Beam Footing | $0 |
| 22 Apr 2016 | Stage 4: Ground Floor Slab | $1.0m |
| 22 Apr 2016 | Stage 5: Ground floor to level 6 structure and core walls to all levels. | $60.0m |
| 22 Apr 2016 | Stage 8: Services to Level 8 to Extent, Including Revised Fire to Ground Floor and Level 7 | $15.0m |
| 22 Apr 2016 | Stage 9, which permits architectural works. It does not permit any other works beyond this scope unless previously approved. | $20.8m |
| 11 Feb 2015 | Stage 7- Services Ground to Level 7, Fire Services to Level 6 | $2.0m |
| 27 June 2014 | Stage 3 - Piling Works | $1.0m |
| 19 Apr 2014 | Stage 6: Proposed residential apartments, retail and parking building | $500k |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Residential apartments, retail and parking building Stage 1 Demolition | $80k |
| 14 Aug 2009 | Erection of new signage | $12k |
| 18 Sept 2001 | alterations/additions to a building, to outside deck | $12k |
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.
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.
