State Bank Tower
| State Bank Tower | |
|---|---|
 The State Bank Tower as seen from the Port Louis Waterfront. | |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Offices |
| Location | Port Louis, Mauritius |
| Opening | 1995 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 16 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Campbell Reith Hill |
The State Bank Tower is a high-rise building in the capital city of Mauritius, Port Louis. The 16-storey tower contrary to popular belief, is not the tallest building in Port Louis. It is the fourth tallest building and only steel frame skeleton high-rise on the island.
It was designed by Campbell Reith Hill. In February 1994, it was damaged by cyclone Hollanda which hit Mauritius with windspeeds of over 200 km/h when the building's construction tower crane smashed and tore on the high-rise. The 82 m tall tower, hosting mostly offices, was finally inaugurated in 1995.
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Coordinates: 20°09′43″S 57°30′05″E / 20.16194°S 57.50139°E
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