Former Transport Depot

About the venue

The Former Transport Depot is part of the historical Kingston Power House precinct. The building was at the centre of government transport operations in Canberra from 1927 to 1992.

A unique feature of the venue is a steel welded portal frame which was built to support the roof between 1940 to 1941. This now considered one of the earliest examples of this technology in the world (for its size).

The space is split into 3 areas (upper, lower and foreshore), which  can be hired separately or combined for a larger scale event, for example:

• work functions
• public festivals
• trade expos.

Where is it

Seating capacity

The maximum occupancy for the Former Transport Depot when all 3 spaces are combined is 1,236 people. This is broken down as follows:

• lower level = 515
• upper level = 650
• foreshore space = 71

For more information about setup options and maximum seating capacity, see 'Conditions of hire' under the 'Fees and conditions of hire' section.

Venue facilities

Facilities include:

• industrial style space with 3 distinct areas: foreshore, lower and upper levels
• lower level has male and female bathroom as well as a universal access bathroom
• upper level has male and female bathroom as well as a universal access bathroom
• foreshore space has a universal access bathroom.

Note: No crockery, cutlery, table linen, chairs or furniture are provided.

Fees and conditions of hire

For information on fees and conditions for hiring the venue, read the Conditions of hire [PDF 2.5 MB].

How to book

The first step in making a booking for this venue is to submit an enquiry. We will respond within 1 to 3 business days.

In the enquiry form we will ask you a few questions about your event so we can understand your requirements. There's no commitment at this stage. If you do decide to go ahead after we've responded to your enquiry, we will explain the next steps.

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