Engagement on this project has now closed, and the Department of Transport and Planning's engagement reports are now available to read on the Engage Victoria website:

Port Melbourne tram substation engagement report

Danks Street tram substation engagement report

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is revitalising Melbourne’s tram network to meet the city’s future needs and increasing demands on the network.

The community was invited to have their say about plans for two new tram substations, one in Port Melbourne and one in Albert Park, which will improve reliability for passengers on Route 109 and Route 1.

Tram substations are self-contained, unstaffed buildings that deliver power to the tram network.

Upgrading the tram power supply on these routes will lead to smoother rides and reduce occasional sudden stops, which are disruptive and uncomfortable for passengers and can result in delays in journeys as well as traffic congestion.

The Department of Transport and Planning has identified potential sites for the two substations.

A site has been identified in the rail reserve immediately north of Bridge Street in Port Melbourne as well as a site near the corner of Danks Street and Victoria Avenue in Albert Park.

The sites enable the tram substations to be connected to the tram network where more power is needed.

For more information about the substations you can visit engage.vic.gov.au

Community members were involved in the first stage of this project in May - June 2023 by completing an online survey or attending an information session.

During the second round of engagement, the Department of Transport and Planning shared two concept designs with the community with an opportunity to complete surveys on their website. Stage 2 engagement on this project was open during the following dates:

• Port Melbourne - Monday 9 September - Sunday 6 October 2024
• Danks Street - Monday 7 October - Sunday 3 November 2024.