{"id":3528,"date":"2026-05-23T21:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T21:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owspakistan.com\/?p=3528"},"modified":"2026-05-23T21:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T21:02:13","slug":"the-forgotten-space-that-s-a-prime-candidate-for-urban-renewal-20260522-p5zzut-htmlrefrssutm_mediumrssutm_sourcerss_feed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owspakistan.com\/?p=3528","title":{"rendered":"Newtown\u2019s dilapidated tram depot could help NSW get back on track"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<header class=\"sc-6112b1a1-0 iLQSqL\"\/>\n<div class=\"sc-6112b1a1-13 cLGtJI\">\n<p class=\"sc-6112b1a1-15 llHEXf\"><span class=\"sc-a243f860-0 gjmXPs\"><time data-testid=\"storytile-timestamp\" datetime=\"2026-05-24T06:00:00+10:00\">May 24, 2026<!-- --> \u2014 6:00am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-7132c98c-0 efdRpd noPrint\" data-testid=\"article-actions\">\n<div class=\"sc-7132c98c-1 iddmiW\">\n<div class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-0 kbEYga\"><button aria-checked=\"false\" aria-label=\"Save article to read later\" role=\"switch\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-1 kmQlMe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" height=\"24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" class=\"sc-d1b14060-0 TUyao\"><path d=\"M5.75 4C5.75 3.86193 5.86193 3.75 6 3.75H18C18.1381 3.75 18.25 3.86193 18.25 4L18.25 19.7709L12.8004 16.9682C12.2981 16.7099 11.7019 16.7099 11.1996 16.9682L5.75 19.7709L5.75 4Z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-2 gaKrMl\">Save<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sc-ba6ddcd9-0 kskMyR sc-d1b14060-3 cpmcTK\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Set font size to normal\" aria-pressed=\"true\" class=\"sc-f7fd8257-1 yiNod\">A<\/button><button aria-label=\"Set font size to larger\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"sc-f7fd8257-1 frqtnv\">A<\/button><button aria-label=\"Set font size to very large\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"sc-f7fd8257-1 frqrHP\">A<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"sc-6f94ac39-6 esmrVF\"\/>\n<div class=\"sc-c502198b-0 NkURW\">\n<p>Newtown is the city\u2019s beating bohemian heart. Home to hundreds of cafes and restaurants, it\u2019s famous for its grit and grime, eclectic nightlife, vintage and op shopping, and university and rainbow culture.<\/p>\n<p>About 15,000 people, who skew towards the younger side, live within its bustling borders, making it one of the most densely populated areas in Australia. It is also a magnet for Sydneysiders who value dining, entertainment and social scenes.<\/p>\n<p>As Sydney grapples with the need for more housing and public space for its growing population, councils and landowners are being urged to unlock underutilised land. The race to build 377,000 homes in NSW by mid-2029 under the National Housing Accord has hit hurdles, and across Sydney there are battles playing out between heritage and housing.<\/p>\n<p>As development forges ahead, however, we need spaces in which to enjoy life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 ZrhPA\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 dyWwUw\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 ikzfwY\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.136%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/a7aa9bf95b3d1fe3ef54b733ebca6b7aaf4e8ee1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.136%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/a7aa9bf95b3d1fe3ef54b733ebca6b7aaf4e8ee1 2x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.136%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/a7aa9bf95b3d1fe3ef54b733ebca6b7aaf4e8ee1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.136%2C$multiply_2.0317%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/a7aa9bf95b3d1fe3ef54b733ebca6b7aaf4e8ee1 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Newtown is a vibrant suburb of predominantly younger residents.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.136%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/a7aa9bf95b3d1fe3ef54b733ebca6b7aaf4e8ee1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.136%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/a7aa9bf95b3d1fe3ef54b733ebca6b7aaf4e8ee1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.136%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/a7aa9bf95b3d1fe3ef54b733ebca6b7aaf4e8ee1 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ldCIuB\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 iMiYlW\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"\/><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 SuAZY\"><span>Newtown is a vibrant suburb of predominantly younger residents.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jfXEoI\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jfhtQZ\">Photo: James Brickwood<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-c502198b-0 NkURW\">\n<p>There is a renewed push to convert Newtown\u2019s dilapidated tram depot into a community, cultural or creative hub, inspired by the transformation of the former Rozelle Tram Depot into the Tramsheds.<\/p>\n<p>The Federation-style depot was built in 1899 and opened the following year to service the new electric tram fleet. According to Heritage NSW, it was the second such depot in NSW and, with the adjacent Newtown station, signalled a major step in Sydney\u2019s integrated transport network.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"sc-c8170ed7-0 kBAoLZ noPrint\" data-testid=\"related-story\">\n<h2 data-testid=\"related-story-heading\" class=\"sc-c8170ed7-1 iHMtRN\">Related Article<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sc-679b6ed4-0 VKgwt\" data-an-position=\"1\" imagepositions=\"top\" data-testid=\"story-tile\">\n<figure imagesizes=\"[object Object]\" class=\"sc-8825a2fb-0 kZkxVd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/national\/nsw\/revealed-the-plan-to-unlock-sydney-s-forgotten-inner-city-landmark-20260518-p5zyej.html\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sc-cba76dee-0 hdiTqm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 ikzfwY\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1369278510473235%2C$multiply_0.2805%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/fe4ef3abf3fee9e123462a4d424b5f01d279a2b1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1369278510473235%2C$multiply_0.5609%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/fe4ef3abf3fee9e123462a4d424b5f01d279a2b1 2x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1369278510473235%2C$multiply_0.2842%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/fe4ef3abf3fee9e123462a4d424b5f01d279a2b1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1369278510473235%2C$multiply_0.5685%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/fe4ef3abf3fee9e123462a4d424b5f01d279a2b1 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"City of Sydney Labor councillor Zann Maxwell put the motion forward at Monday\u2019s council meeting. He wants to see the dilapidated tram depot repurposed for the community. \" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1369278510473235%2C$multiply_0.5127%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/fe4ef3abf3fee9e123462a4d424b5f01d279a2b1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1369278510473235%2C$multiply_0.5127%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/fe4ef3abf3fee9e123462a4d424b5f01d279a2b1, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1369278510473235%2C$multiply_1.0255%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/fe4ef3abf3fee9e123462a4d424b5f01d279a2b1 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It closed in the late 1950s, and over the past 60 years has fallen into a state of disrepair, with the sheds rotting and overrun with vegetation.<\/p>\n<p>There have been various plans for the state-heritage listed site over the years. With its prime location beside the railway station, they have included the construction of affordable housing on top of the sheds, or repurposing the site into \u201c<a class=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/national\/nsw\/push-to-transform-heritage-tram-sheds-into-carriageworks-2-0-20211126-p59cci.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carriageworks 2.0\u2033<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-c502198b-0 NkURW\">\n<p>This new push comes as Sydney is looking to build more housing while retaining a suburb\u2019s history and amenity, providing green space yet injecting new life into its local high streets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 ZrhPA\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 dyWwUw\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 ikzfwY\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.128%2C$multiply_0.7025%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/5c24e413c011a702252b5b760d7c44c6f35cdd44, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.128%2C$multiply_1.4051%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/5c24e413c011a702252b5b760d7c44c6f35cdd44 2x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.128%2C$multiply_0.7252%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/5c24e413c011a702252b5b760d7c44c6f35cdd44, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.128%2C$multiply_1.4504%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/5c24e413c011a702252b5b760d7c44c6f35cdd44 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sydney\u2019s oldest surviving tram depot, in Newtown, has been closed since 1957.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.128%2C$multiply_0.5515%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/5c24e413c011a702252b5b760d7c44c6f35cdd44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.128%2C$multiply_0.5515%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/5c24e413c011a702252b5b760d7c44c6f35cdd44, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.128%2C$multiply_1.1029%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/5c24e413c011a702252b5b760d7c44c6f35cdd44 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 iMiYlW\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"\/><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 SuAZY\"><span>Sydney\u2019s oldest surviving tram depot, in Newtown, has been closed since 1957.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jfXEoI\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jfhtQZ\">Nick Moir<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The state government, which owns the site, will consult the City of Sydney and other stakeholders later this year before finalising a masterplan and business case, slated for completion in the second half of 2027.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"sc-c8170ed7-0 kBAoLZ noPrint\" data-testid=\"related-story\">\n<h2 data-testid=\"related-story-heading\" class=\"sc-c8170ed7-1 iHMtRN\">Related Article<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sc-679b6ed4-0 VKgwt\" data-an-position=\"1\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_0.2842%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_54\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/0b53f49a851407f5a3ba2ca89ce017feffe4579a8fb7691739b51fb9577ca1e5, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_0.5685%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_54\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/0b53f49a851407f5a3ba2ca89ce017feffe4579a8fb7691739b51fb9577ca1e5 2x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graphic\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_0.5127%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_54\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/0b53f49a851407f5a3ba2ca89ce017feffe4579a8fb7691739b51fb9577ca1e5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_0.5127%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_54\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/0b53f49a851407f5a3ba2ca89ce017feffe4579a8fb7691739b51fb9577ca1e5, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_1.0255%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_54\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/0b53f49a851407f5a3ba2ca89ce017feffe4579a8fb7691739b51fb9577ca1e5 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Any development at the Newtown site must ensure its heritage is recognised and preserved. Philip Oldfield, who is head of UNSW\u2019s School of Built Environment, said the depot\u2019s high ceilings and roof structure lent themselves to becoming a cultural space or public venue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-c502198b-0 NkURW\">\n<p>Inner-city Sydney lost nearly 30 per cent of its creative work areas between 2012 and 2022 despite overall floor space surging by 15 per cent, a 2024 study by the Committee of Sydney found. All up, 172,970 square metres of creative warehouse, studio and rehearsal space has been lost.<\/p>\n<p>In turning this forgotten, underutilised space into something that enhances amenity, providing a cultural space for the community would be a bonus.<\/p>\n<p>As Oldfield said: \u201cCities are not museums, they will change. 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