David McLoughlin wrote in message <387fcff0@news.iprolink.co.nz>... >Just to complete it, does anyone know what the population of Ballarat is >now? 76,509 as of the 1996 Census according to http://www.abs.gov.au That is, the third largest metropolitan area in Victoria, and probably not enough for a viable tram or light-rail system. Regards, Bradley.