MLC Building Reborn as Office Space

0:00North Sydney's iconic MLC building just got a new lease on life. The former owners sold the heritage listed spot for over $100 million back in February to Wentworth Group, who are now turning it into. Top tier office space instead of letting it give partly torn down for a 22 story tower. This modernist gem, designed back in the 50s and North Sydney's first high-rise office block from 1957, has been empty for years. Amid fierce heritage fights, developers pushed hard since 2020 to revamp it with towers or apartments, but state listings in 2021 and 2024. Blocked major changes, locals and the mayor are breathing easy. North Sydney mayor Zoe Baker says, bringing back offices here will boost the local CBD, especially with the new Victoria Cross Metro station firing up, the area. Planners did green light tweaks to the main military wing and a new tower outback, even

1:02a university campus pitched this march, but Wentworth says, none of that is happening on their watch, they're focusing on fixes for fire and structural issues while keeping the core intact. Expect tours for tenants soon, with the upgraded building ready to lease and open by next year. Reactivating this key spot in the heart of a changing. North Sydney, Sydney news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.