Buildings

Russell Place Substation

Address: Russell Place between Lt Collins Street and Bourke Street, Melbourne

What's Open: Substation, including Transformer transfer corridor, DC room, Switchrooms, Transformer compartments and LV compartment

Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm - Saturday and Sunday

Frequency Of Tours: Every 30 minutes. (2 tours running concurrently)

Special Note: This is a live substation with access via three flights of grate stairs. Children under 14 are not allowed, and there is no pram or wheelchair access. Enclosed shoes (no heels or open toed shoes) and full length clothing (no skirts) is required.

Building Type: Public Infrastructure - Power Station

Architect: Unknown

Tram Stops: Stop 10: Bourke Street and Swanston Street on routes 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 and 72
Stop 6: on route 86 and 96

Go underground to see one of Melbourne's oldest substations at work.