Works continue on Docklands historic Shipping Control Tower

Remediation specialist, Duratec Limited, is continuing important maintenance works on the Docklands historic Shipping Control Tower on North Wharf.

While the tower is currently covered in scaffolding, the old window frames and render are being removed.
Improvements to electrical systems and lighting are also being made, as well as preparations for a new roof that will keep the tower safe and dry.

When completed in late-2024, the tower will be ready to stand tall for years to come.

The current tower was built in 1966 to coordinate shipping, towage pilots and emergency services in the busy port and was decommissioned in 1994 when the port facilities at Docklands were relocated further west to the Port of Melbourne.

Designed by architect C J Smith, the structure once housed a lift, stairs and two decks – one for observation duties containing radar and communication equipment, the other being for amenities for its 24-hour a day operation.

Docklands comprises of a number of precincts, each with a diverse variety of residential, commercial, retail and leisure spaces and developed under the guidance of Development Victoria.

With around two thirds complete, Docklands is a mix of homes, corporate headquarters, hotels, entertainment venues and cleverly designed parks.