Re: [MELB] Tram 109 Extension Under Construction

[David McLoughlin <davemclAXETHIS@iprolink.co.nz>]

Chris Brownbill wrote:
> 
> I have read in two separate dead-tree publications that the extension to the 109
> tram route is under construction.  But no, not the one to Box Hill that we've
> all been on about - this one's at the other end.  These August publications
> claim that trams will be extended onto Station Pier (Port Melbourne) in July.  I
> haven't heard this mentioned here nor anywhere official.  Is this just crap or
> has anyone seen construction underway?

This extension has certainly been proposed for a number of years. It's
such a minor one (200 metres or so?) it's not surprising there is little
publicity about it.