Eureka Tower construction underway
Foundations were poured yesterday to start construction work on the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, set to become the tallest residential skyscraper in the world.
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks and developer Bruno Grollo activated a pump that delivered around 100 cubic metres of concrete into one of the rafts that will underpin the 300 metre skyscraper.
“This $500 million development will change the shape of the Melbourne skyline and will continue to bring the CBD across the Yarra to Southbank,” Mr Bracks said.
He said the Eureka Tower and other developments such as the Queen Victoria project in Lonsdale St, Freshwater Place at Southbank and major projects at the Docklands, would continue to revitalise Melbourne.
Mr Bracks said that $1.1 billion worth of building work was aproved in February this year, creating around 4000 jobs in the building sector.
The Eureka Tower is planned to be a “mini city”, with a 10 level podium incorporating recreational facilities such as a gymnasium and swimming pool, as well as boutique retail outlets.
The apartment levels have been divided into three distinct areas within the complex, with three separate entrances. They will be known as ‘River Rise’ (to level 24), Premier Rise (to level 52) and Sky Rise (to level 80). The top eight levels, to be known as the Summit Complex, will have public viewing and dining areas.
The 88 storey tower will be the same height as the Eiffel Tower with completion scheduled for late 2004. Architect Nonda Katsalidis and Tab Fried, the two other major investors in the project, also attended the concrete pour.
16-Apr-2002