Telstra Tower
Telstra Tower (also known as Black Mountain Tower and formerly Telecom Tower) is a telecommunications tower and lookout that is situated above the summit of Black Mountain in Australia's capital city of Canberra. It is named after Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra Corporation. The Tower sits within the InfraCo division, which is responsible for its operations and maintenance. Rising 195.2 metres (640 ft) above the mountain summit, it is a landmark in Canberra and offers panoramic views of the city and its surrounding countryside from an indoor observation deck and two outdoor viewing platforms.
| Telstra Tower | |
|---|---|
Telstra Tower in 2018 | |
| Alternative names | Black Mountain Tower, Telecom Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Observation and communications tower |
| Location | Canberra, Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°16′32.11″S 149°05′52.14″E |
| Construction started | October 1972 |
| Completed | 1977 |
| Opening | 15 May 1980 |
| Cost | $16.3 million AUD (1980), $73.9 million AUD (2021, adjusted for inflation) |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 195.2 m (640 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Richard Ure and the Commonwealth Department of Works |
| Main contractor | Concrete Constructions |
It is currently closed with no planned date of when it will open.
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