Projects

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’re:

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

There will be detours in place for Sydney Road, Moreland Road and Cameron Street, and public transport service changes during these works.

For more information on public transport service changes click here. 

We will work with residents and businesses to minimise impacts as much as possible and businesses will remain open. Please continue to support local businesses during these essential works. 

These works will take place in stages of 24-hour works:

Sydney Road

Sydney Road will be closed between Davies and Mitchell streets.

When?

  • Start: 9pm, Friday 21 August
  • Finish: 5am, Friday 4 September

What we’re doing

  • Installing tram tracks for a new tram depot exit onto Sydney Road.
  • Installing new overhead wires.

View the Sydney Road detour map

Moreland Road

Moreland Road will be closed between Colebrook Street and Sydney Road.

When?

  • Start: 9pm, Saturday 12 September
  • Finish: 5am, Friday 2 October

What we’re doing

  • Building a pair of level-access tram stops on Moreland Road between Cameron Street and Sydney Road.
  • Track and overhead works between Sydney Road and Cameron Street. 

Moreland Road will also be closed between Colebrook Street and Sydney Road from 10pm, Saturday 3 October to 5am, Sunday 4 October for tram testing.

View the Moreland Road detour map

Cameron Street 

Cameron Street will be closed between Prowse Street and Moreland Road.

When? 

  • Start: 9am, Friday 21 August
  • Finish: 5am, Monday 5 October

What we’re doing

  • Installing tracks for the new tram terminus and expanded depot.
  • Upgrading tram signalling and overhead wires.

In the lead up to these 24-hour works, there will continue to be road closures and out of hours works on Cameron Street.  

View the Cameron Street detour map

What to expect

Road and parking

  • Road closures. Detours will be in place for vehicles and bike riders, with traffic management and signage.
  • On-street parking will be closed within the work areas during each road closure.

Public transport

Pedestrians and bike riders 

  • The Upfield Shared Use Path will continue to be closed during these works. Please continue to use Colebrook Street.
  • Pedestrian access will remain open with detours in place at times.

Noise

  • Expect very high noise levels during the first few days and nights of works while we remove existing tram tracks and excavate underground materials.
  • During the rest of the works, noise levels will vary from medium to high.
  • Activities may include saw cutting, excavation and construction vehicle movements.
  • We will complete the noisiest works during the day where possible.