Scope

The works comprised the design and build of a new tram maintenance depot and covered stabling for the purposes of maintaining a fleet of approximately 16 new low floor trams together with the supply and installation of associated equipment including fixed tram lifting equipment comprising monorail hoist and travelling crane; and a wheel lathe and access platforms/overhead gantries.

Additionally there is the design and installation of a tram wash and automated sand system. The works also include the construction of 1200m of tram track and overhead line electrification equipment. The trackwork includes several hand points as well as signalled motorised points. A new traction substation is also to be designed and built.