Olderfleet Buildings
When Becton acquired the 19th-Century Olderfleet Buildings
at 471-485 Collins Street for restoration and development, the priceless tower
clock had been illegally removed. Becton advertised nationally and internationally
for its return. A message was received from an anonymous group stating the
clock would be returned only if the buildings were restored to mint condition.
Becton fully restored the historic building's facade, and added a modern eight
storey office building. It was clad with glass, creating a complex patchwork
effect that blended with the historically classified original buildings.
The clock was
returned when the redevelopment was completed.