South Melbourne tram depot
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kings Way, South Melbourne |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner(s) | Public Transport Corporation |
| Operator(s) | 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. In September 1960 it was renamed South Melbourne. On 25 June 1967, W class trams leaving the depot in the early morning featured on the live international Our World TV Special.
It closed on 8 February 1997 with operations transferred to the new Southbank depot, although trams continued to visit the depot to use the wheel lathe for a few months. The 2.8 hectare site was sold in November 1997 to developer Renak Holdings for $19 million. It was demolished in June 1998 and redeveloped as office accommodation.
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