Dowling St depot was located on the corner of Dacey and South Dowling St. It was in existence as an operational depot from 1909 to 1961. It provided trams for services on the
City to La Perouse.
City to Botany
City to Coogee
City to Maroubra
City to Rosebery
City to Henderson Rd (St Peters Railway station)
City to West Kensington
City to Daceyville
This depot consisted of a 27 road shed plus a large holding yard at rear, the building was demolished to make way for the Supa Centre Shopping Center. Entry to the depot was controlled by a flagman and was by means of a double jct. A staff tram 'The Limerick' ran between the depot and Anzac pde at Robertson Rd where there was a large meal room.
This was the largest tram depot in Sydney, the next being Nth Sydney.
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