PHOTO: The Australia 108 building on Southbank Boulevard is still under construction.CREDIT:SIMON SCHLUTER

Residents of Melbourne’s tallest building have complained about cracking noises and other defects that have left some fearing for their safety.

The partially completed Southbank tower Australia 108, constructed by Multiplex and developed by World Class Global, is set to be the highest residential building in the southern hemisphere.

Seventy-five levels have been built, with the full 101 levels scheduled for completion by 2020.

Residents began moving into the tower in mid-2018 and have since complained to building management of unbearable noise, construction defects, power outages and lift failures. Some have also complained to real estate agents and Melbourne City Council

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