Greater Melbourne

Brunswick Tram Depot upgrade

We're upgrading the Brunswick Tram Depot as we add larger trams and improve how the network operates.

 

As part of our final upgrade works at the Brunswick Tram Depot, we’ve:
 

  • Installed a pair of level-access tram stops on Moreland Road, between Cameron Street and Sydney Road, to improve accessibility and connectivity.
  • Built a new tram depot exit onto Sydney Road to minimise delays to services in the morning peak and reduce congestion on Moreland Road.
     

This marks a major milestone for the Brunswick Tram Depot Upgrade, which will boost depot capacity, improve operational efficiency and deliver long-term benefits for passengers across Melbourne’s tram network.

Works to install tracks for a new tram terminus and expanded depot are still underway on Cameron Street. 

Cameron Street will be closed between Peveril and Prowse streets until early 2027. 

The Upfield shared use path will also remain closed between Moreland Road and Tinning Street.  

Upcoming works:

Moreland Road site investigations 

We’re undertaking site investigations to help us safely build underground power cables that will connect the new Brunswick Tram Depot substation to the network.


When

9pm to 7am, Monday 16 November to Wednesday 18 November


What to expect

  • Temporary lane and car park closures on Moreland Road near Moreland Station.
  • Low to medium levels of noise, including saw cutting and noise from vehicle movements.
  • Where possible, the most disruptive works will be completed before 11pm.
  • No impacts to bus or tram services.

 

Moreland Road High Voltage Feeder Cable works

We will be installing underground high-voltage feeder cables in November and December. This involves directional boring and cable hauling between the Yarra Trams car park on Colebrook Street and the Moreland Station car park on Cameron Street.


When

7am to 7pm, Monday 16 November to Wednesday 13 January (excluding weekends)


What to expect

  • There will be temporary partial car park closures within the Moreland Station car park. All DDA parking spaces will be retained.
  • Low to medium levels of noise, while we complete excavation.
  • Increased construction vehicles in the area.

 

Cameron Street and Sydney Road cable hauling

In January 2027, we’ll be installing electrical cables to connect the new Brunswick Tram Depot substation to the tram network.


When

Cameron Street:

9pm to 11am, Friday 8 and Saturday 9 January 2027
1am to 5am, Sunday 10 to Thursday 14 January 2027


Sydney Road:

9am to 5pm, Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 January 2027


What to expect

  • Low to medium levels of noise while construction vehicles move around the works area.
  • Parking lane and footpath closures outside the tram depot on Sydney Road.
  • No impacts to bus or tram services.