Rialto Towers is the tallest reinforced concrete structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
Rialto Tower is situated in the heart of Melbourne city. It offers fantastic views across the city and surrounding landscape, and is a must do when visiting Melbourne.The building was officially opened in October 1986 and has retained an equally appealing status with more-recently completed landmark buildings. Rialto Tower is the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere, and also boasts numerous other amazing facts:
* The tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere, 66 levels and 253 metres (830ft)
* 38 lifts and 706 lift door openings
* 95 kilometres (59 miles) of lift cables
* 70 kilometres (43.5 metres) of fire hydrant and sprinkler piping
* 9 hectares (22.2 acres) of quality carpet
* 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres) of glass windows
* 228,000 tonnes (224,399 tons) of materials used in construction
* It was built in the mid-1980’s and is the third highest reinforced concrete building in the World
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