Melbourne's tallest tower approved

e Victorian Coalition Government has approved the Fender Katsalidis designed Australia 108 tower which will be Melbourne's tallest mixed-use tower. 

Standing at 108 storeys and 388 metres tall, Australia 108 will be 91 metres taller than the Eureka Tower, also designed by Fender Katsalidis, and will become the world's 19th tallest building on completion.

After accounting for all issues raised by the City of Melbourne's recommended permit conditions and receiving endorsement from the Shrine of Remembrance trustees, Planning Minister Matthew Guy said the project was fit for approval.

"This tower signifies the best of Victorian architecture and a drive for enterprise and ingenuity that exists nowhere else in Australia.

Nonda Katsalidis, developer and co-designer of the tower with his partner, Karl Fender said:

“We are delighted to have our planning approval finalised, and the ability to forge full steam ahead with the project.  This includes finalising apartment designs and advancing negotiations with hotel operators.” 

Australia 108 will feature 646 apartments, a 288-room 6 star hotel as well as retail and office space.