The first stage of the Glengowrie Tram Depot upgrade – part of the State Government’s $2 billion investment into public transport infrastructure – is complete.
Transport Minister Patrick Conlon said the addition of six Citadis trams to the current tram fleet presented the perfect opportunity to upgrade the Depot.
“These are exciting times for public transport and our tram fleet has expanded considerably to meet the demands popular tram travel presents,” he said.
“Given the tram fleet has increased by 50 per cent and services were recently extended to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, an upgrade of Glengowrie Tram Depot was imperative.
“The ‘new home for trams’ will increase the stabling and maintenance capacity of the Depot and improve the operational and staff facilities for increasing staff numbers.
The Depot now has an expanded stabling area with full concreted pavement and a new purpose designed tram track.
“In addition to the remodelling within the tram barn maintenance facility, we now have an automated tram wash for cleaning the Flexity class and Citadis trams,” Minister Conlon
“As part of the overall Depot upgrade, a new contemporary ‘green’ operations building will be built in the north-western corner of the site. This will provide a new home for tram operations as well as expanded facilities for tram drivers.”
“The location of this building will enable the existing outdated staff facility to continue to be used while the new building is being constructed, minimising disruption to Depot operations,” he said.
Work is planned to start next year.
A number of important environmental initiatives are being implemented as part of the overall Depot upgrade including rainwater harvesting and recycling, roof mounted solar panels, energy efficient lighting and air conditioning.
‘Safety in Design’ is a key consideration, whereby works adjacent to live rail and future maintenance needs have been carefully considered.
For further information please visit the website www.dtei.com.au, email dtei.rr@sa.gov.au, or call 1300 782 454.