General

• Why is the tram being removed?

• Whilst it is not viable to keep the tram in its current location due to it being exposed to coastal weather conditions and unsustainable maintenance programs, it is important for Council to find a suitable home which will restore and preserve the Tram’s historic value.

  Whilst Tram Side Kiosk has given Tram 361 a new lease of life over the past couple of years, ongoing up-keep, vandalism, safety and accessibility issues are all factors that have resulted in the decision to relocate the tram to a new location where it will be well cared for.

  An EOI process was undertaken providing an opportunity for these issues to be addressed and a suitable location identified for the tram.

• What is happening to Tram 361, where is it going?

• Based on the evaluation criteria, Mist on Bridgewater ranked first with their proposal, seeking to remove, transport, and restore Tram 361 to its original form with the assistance of the St Kilda Tram Museum at the proponent's own expense. The applicant will fully restore Tram 361 to its original condition, preserving its historic value. Tram 361 is proposed to be co-located with the recently acquired Tram 376. The proponents acquired the Tram 376 via the public auction held in late 2022.

  Their proposal included the construction of a base with tracks for the tram to rest on with a long-term vision to lay 200 meters of new tracks and have Clydesdale horses pull the trams. Throughout the year it is proposed that the tram will be used as a community classroom to learn a variety of subjects such as ‘How to grow your own food’ and classes will be available for free to anyone. In addition, their proposal includes open days once a month for anyone to visit for free. The bed and breakfast and hobby farm business on the property proposes to support the proposal, allowing it to be accessible to the community at no cost.

• When will the tram be removed from Wigley Reserve?

• The deconstruction of the shelter and relocation of the Tram will commence 24 April 2023. The car park on Adelphi Terrace will be inaccessible for periods on the 24 and 26 April. The shelter will be removed on the 24 April and the Tram will be removed on the 26 April. The car park will be open on the 25 April.

• Will the public be able to access the tram in the future?

• Mist on Bridgewater has proposed that the tram will be used as a community classroom to learn a variety of subjects such as ‘How to grow your own food’ and classes will be available for free to anyone. In addition, their proposal includes open days once a month for anyone to visit for free.

  The public are also able to make private bookings at the Bed and Breakfast or hire the pavilion on the property.

• What will happen to the Tram Side Kiosk?

• Whilst Council acknowledges that the tram is an intrinsic component and a drawcard for the services offered by Unique Hospitality Group for the Tram Side Kiosk, its removal from the site will not affect the terms of the lease between the Council and Unique Hospitality Group.

  The Council is working with Unique Hospitality Group to ensure that the impact of the tram’s relocation is managed as far as practicable to enable the kiosk to continue to operate. Plans for covered seating are currently being worked through with Council.

• Who is paying for the removal, relocation & restoration?

• The successful proponent of the EOI process, Mist on Bridgewater, is responsible for the removal and relocation, as well as costs associated with installation and restoration in Bridgewater.

• What is happening with the former Buffalo site?

• Council is working through designs to rectify the foundations located on the edge of Wigley Reserve, in the Patawalonga Lake left by the former Buffalo ship replica. Funding has been included in the Draft Annual Business Plan 2023-24 to commence improvements to the site. The Draft Annual Business Plan will be available for community consultation between 11 May and 2 June 2023. Sign up/join via our website www.yourholdfast.com to be notified of this consultation.

EOI Process

• When did the EOI occur?

• Expressions of Interest for Tram 361 were sought between 14 November to 16 December 2022, a total of 5 weeks and 2 days.

• How was the EOI promoted?

• The EOI was promoted via:

  • Holdfast News database of 2,216 recipients
  • Email to City of Holdfast Bay Business database
  • On site corflutes around Tram 361 on Wigley Reserve
  • City of Holdfast Bay social media platforms Facebook and Instagram
  • Newsfeed on the City of Holdfast Bay corporate and community engagement sites
  • YourHoldfast website www.yourholdfast.com/tram-361
  • South Australian Tourism Commission’s Destination Development databases and investment opportunities document for possible tourism investors.
• What were the results of the EOI?

• During the EOI period, written feedback and official expressions of interest were received online via www.yourholdfast.com/tram-361. The submissions were assessed using the evaluation criteria and weightings. After a competitive EOI process, a place for the tram has been found and the tram has been awarded to Mist on Bridgewater, located in the Adelaide Hills.

  See: What is happening to Tram 361 and where is it going?

• What was the assessment criteria for the EOI?

• Evaluation Criteria	Weighting
  Proposal Details & Retaining the Tram’s Historic Value	25%
  Community Benefit, Accessibility and cost to public	25%
  Location	30%
  Sustainable Environmental & Social Initiatives	10%
  Local Economic Development	10%
  TOTAL	100%

Tram 361 Details & History

• What is the size and weight of Tram 361?

• The tram is approximately 3.3m high, 17 metres long and weighs 23.5 Metric Tonnes (Tare), including wheels and bogies (chassis) . Please note this weight estimate is approximate. Click here for a detailed plan.

• Is H Type Tram 361 the only tram of its type still in existence?

• No, several H Type trams have been repurposed and are available to the public on static display.
  
  Click here for more information on the H-Type trams can be at The Tramway Museum St Kilda.
  
  Furthermore, Holdfast Bay’s Bay Discovery Centre has an interactive display of the H-Class Tram 351.
  

• What is the history of H Type Tram 361?

• The H Class Trams were originally built locally by H. Pengelley & Co., entering service during December 1929. In original condition, the varnished wood and etched glass interiors accompany the classic Tuscan red and cream exterior.

  For more than 77 years, H Class Trams transported thousands of people to Adelaide’s most popular beachside destination at Glenelg. Known fondly as the ‘red rattler’ to locals, H Class trams were decommissioned in 2006 as part of a larger State tram upgrade project.

  In 2012, Tram No. 361 found a new home at Wigley Reserve on the corner of Anzac Highway and Adelphi Terrace. Initially installed as a static display after extensive community consultation, the tram remains as an interesting snapshot into yesteryear’s public transport and a look back at Glenelg’s unique history. Tram 361 is currently open in conjunction with the Tram Side Kiosk for additional seating.