Optus Centre | |
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Record height | |
Tallest in Melbourne from 1975 to 1977 [I] | |
Preceded by | 140 William Street |
Surpassed by | Nauru House |
General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Office |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Coordinates | 37°49′02″S144°57′45″E / 37.817332°S 144.962437°E |
Completed | 1975 |
Height | |
Roof | 153 m (502 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 34 |
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