Ocean is a residential skyscraper located at 84 The Esplanade,
Surfers Paradise
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,
Gold Coast
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, Australia.
The 78-storey tower includes 722 apartments, is the largest on the Gold Coast. Facilities include a recreation area with swimming pool, spa, fitness courtyard, and barbecue area, located on the top level of a five-level podium. A residents’ indoor pool will be included on level 32. The three level basement will accommodate 392 parking spaces. At a height of 271 metres (856 ft), it is the second tallest building on the Gold Coast, after
Q1.
A development application was lodged with the
Gold Coast City Council
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in December 2017.
An objection against the development was lodged in January 2018.
Construction subsequently began in mid 2018, before topping out in late 2021.
Construction
File:Ocean (building) under construction in January 2020, 03.jpg, January 2020
File:Surfers Paradise, and Ocean (building) under construction in June 2020, Queensland 03.jpg, June 2020
File:Surfers Paradise beach, Queensland and Ocean (building) under construction, August 2020, 02.jpg, August 2020
File:Skyscrapers along Surfers Paradise Beach, 2021, 03 (cropped).jpg, January 2021
File:Ocean (building), Surfers Paradise Beach, Queensland, November 2021,02.jpg, November 2021
File:Surfers Paradise Beach, Queensland, January 2022, 06.jpg, January 2022
See also
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List of tallest buildings on the Gold Coast
These are lists of the tallest buildings on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In accordance with CTBUH guidelines, heights are measured to the structural height, which includes architectural elements, such as spires, but not communication ...
References
External links
Building at The Skyscraper Center database
Proposed skyscrapers in Australia
Skyscrapers on the Gold Coast, Queensland
Residential skyscrapers in Australia
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
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