Telstra House

The Telstra House, originally Telecom House, is a high-rise building that is located in the Adelaide central business district on the northern side of Pirie Street. It rises 117 metres above the ground and has 23 floors.[1]

Telstra House
Telstra House in 2023
Former namesTelecom House
General information
TypeCommercial
Location30 Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Coordinates34.9253°S 138.6009°E / -34.9253; 138.6009
Current tenantsTelstra
Construction started1984
Completed1987
OwnerAustralian Unity
Height
Roof104 m (341 ft)
Technical details
Floor count23
Website
www.australianunityofficefund.com.au

Construction of the building began in 1984 and was completed in 1987. Upon completion, Telecom House became the tallest building in Adelaide at 104 metres (341 ft),[2] but Westpac House overtook the tallest building position in 1988.

A major refurbishment of the building took place in 2019.[1]

Telstra House was originally owned by Telstra, but later sold to Australian Unity. Telstra will vacate the building in August 2023.[3]

See also

References

  1. 30 Pirie Street Australian Unity
  2. "Telstra House". Emporis. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  3. Australian Unity Office Fund Australian Unity 16 December 2021
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