Projects

We’re upgrading the Brunswick Tram Depot to support the addition of larger trams to the fleet, more trams in the depot and to improve accessibility and safety.

We're increasing the power supply to the tram network in Port Melbourne by building a new substation in the rail reserve near the tram line and Bridge Street.

We’re completing re-surfacing works of the tram reserve along Bridge Road between Punt Road and Church Street, Richmond. 

Victoria Street, between Bouverie and Peel streets. Elizabeth Street, between Therry and Queensberry streets.

Upgrade the tram poles and overhead tram wires along Matthews Avenue, Airport West.

Replacing the northern crash protection beam at the Montague Street Bridge.

Works to reinstate tram Stop 52

Overhead works in Domain and St Kilda roads

Installing reinforced track foundations at the site access of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Track maintenance and renewal works in the tram reserve on Burwood Highway

Maintenance works in the St Kilda Light Rail corridor between Whiteman Street, South Melbourne and Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

Park Street Tram Stop

The Department of Transport and Planning and Yarra Trams regularly carry out maintenance and renewal works across the network to improve operations and passenger experience. We upgraded some of the poles and tram powerlines along Matthews Avenue in January. To continue to deliver safe and reliable tram services to the area, we need to upgrade the remaining poles and tram powerlines. Where? Works will happen in the tram reserve along Matthews Avenue, between Fullarton Road and Hood Street, Airport West. When? Works will happen in the tram reserve along Matthews Avenue, between Fullarton Road and Hood Street, Airport West. What is happening? – Setting up work areas including traffic management. – Locating underground services and installing conduits and cables. – Removing old and installing new tram powerlines and poles. – Reinstating the works area. What to expect? – Vehicles, machinery, and contractors on site. – Mostly low to medium levels of noise. High levels of noise are expected when we are removing poles. – English Street off-ramp will be closed from 10pm to 5am during Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the works. – Temporary removal of adjacent on-street parking along Matthews Avenue. – There will be service changes to Tram Route 59 during Stage 1 and Stage 2 of these works. Visit: yarratrams.com.au/service-changes Businesses located around the works area will remain open during the works. Please continue to support your local businesses during these essential infrastructure works. Please follow signage and traffic management around the work zone and allow extra time when planning your journey. Works are dependent on weather and ground conditions and subject to change. We appreciate your patience while these works are completed