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When was Eureka Tower built?

When was Eureka Tower built?

October 11, 2006
Eureka Skydeck/Opened

Construction began in August 2002 while the exterior of the tower was completed by June 2006 and the building was officially opened on 11 October 2006. Residents had occupied apartments up to level 80 by July 2006.

How long did the Eureka Tower take to build?

4 years and 2 months
There are about 3680 stairs and 92 floors until you get to the top of the tower. Yep, that’s certainly enough to get those glutes pumping. It took 4 years and 2 months to build the Eureka Tower with 450 people working here every day, that’s a whole lot of coffee breaks. The Edge took six months in total to construct.

Who built Australia 108?

World Class Land
Australia 108 is being developed by World Class Land, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Aspial Corporation. Credit: Multiplex Global. The new residential tower will feature a golden Starburst construction at 210m.

When was the Eureka Tower built in Melbourne?

Eureka Tower is a 297.3-metre (975 ft) skyscraper located in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Construction began in August 2002 and the exterior completed on 1 June 2006.

Who are the owners of the Eureka Tower?

The tower was developed as a joint venture between Grocon (the constructor), Tab Fried (a Melbourne investor), Nonda Katsalidis and Karl Fender (the architects) who all combined to form a company, Eureka Tower Pty Ltd, which owns the tower.

What is the shape of the Eureka Tower?

Engineered by Connell Wagner, the tower comprises a central diamond footprint, which forms the building’s core, and is continued to the top. On each side of the diamond, there are rise offset rectangular outriggers as- cending the tower and finishing at varying elevations.

How big is the water tank in Eureka Tower?

Two 300,000-litre water tanks on level 90 & 91 keep the building from excessive swaying, enough to fill two local swimming pools. Super fast lifts are all well and good, but you can’t have a building like Eureka without a good few steps as well.