South Melbourne tram depot
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kings Way, South Melbourne |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Public Transport Corporation |
| Operator | Public Transport Corporation |
| History | |
| Opened | 1925 |
| Closed | 8 February 1997 |
South Melbourne tram depot was a depot on the Melbourne tram network, located on the corner of Kings Way and Dorcas Street, South Melbourne. It was opened in 1925 by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, as Hanna Street.[1] In September 1960, it was renamed South Melbourne.[2][3]
On 25 June 1967, live vision of W class trams leaving the depot in the early morning featured on the Our World international TV program.[4]
The depot closed on 8 February 1997, with operations being transferred to the new Southbank depot, except for route 16, which was transferred to Malvern depot. Trams continued to visit the South Melbourne depot for a few months to use the wheel lathe.[5] In November 1997, the 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) site was sold to developer Renak Holdings for $19 million.[6] The buildings were demolished in June 1998 and the area redeveloped as office accommodation.[7][8]