Stage Number: MBSH.02.02.25
Group: Southern
Local Study Area: Fairfield-Annerley
Epoch: Early 20th Century
Street Address: 413 Ipswich Road
Latitude & Longitude: -27.50892222,153.032925
Time Link: 1936
Map Link: 1936
Image Time Point: 1936
The former Brisbane City Council Electricity Supply Department Substation No 10 is important in demonstrating the change to a Series System for distributing and supplying electricity in Brisbane. It was built in 1936 at a time of tramway expansion following the Council’s acquisition of the tramways system from the Brisbane Tramways Trust in 1925. As one of 11 substations built during this period, it stands as an important reminder of a substantial public transport infrastructure that once powered Brisbane’s extensive tram network.
Tram substation (former). Brisbane City Council Heritage Register.
Tram substation (former). Brisbane City Council Heritage Registrar
Qimagery. Brisbane 1936. Scale: 1:11,000.