Optus Centre

Optus Centre
Optus Centre - tower
Record height
Tallest in Melbourne from 1975 to 1977
Preceded by	140 William Street
Surpassed by	Nauru House
General information
Status	Complete
Type	Office
Location	Melbourne, Australia
Coordinates	37°49′02″S 144°57′45″E / 37.817332°S 144.962437°E / -37.817332; 144.962437Coordinates: 37°49′02″S 144°57′45″E / 37.817332°S 144.962437°E / -37.817332; 144.962437
Completed	1975
Height
Roof	153 m (502 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	34

The Optus Centre is located at 367 Collins Street, Melbourne. Standing 153 metres tall, it incorporates 34 floors, and was completed in 1975. The main foyer, and mezzanine areas are home to cafes and a branch of the Commonwealth Bank.

Originally an office building for the Commonwealth Bank, the tower was the tallest building in Melbourne when completed, eclipsing the former BHP House by 1 metre. It was overtaken two years later with the completion of the 52-storey Nauru House.

The building is also home to a breeding pair of peregrine falcons. During the breeding season, a display is set up in the foyer, to enable the public to view the nest as the young hatch.