Functions

St Kilda Training Depot has several buildings of varying age providing offices, classrooms and storage facilities.

The site serves as an Army Reserves training facility.

Address

6-10 Chapel Street
St Kilda VIC 3182

Size

0.96 hectares

Occupants

• Australian Defence Force personnel: <10
• Australian Defence Force Reserves: 100–150

People are and will remain Defence's most important capability. The Defence Estate Audit recommendations will enhance Defence work environments, ensuring our estate is a key point of attraction and is fit-for-purpose for both current and future members of the workforce. These improvements will strengthen the overall appeal of working for Defence.

Relocation

St Kilda Training Depot personnel will relocate Oakleigh Training Depot, 14 km away.

History and heritage

The Australian Government is committed to preserving and enhancing public access to historically significant sites and collections, including museums. Properties on the Commonwealth Heritage List have protections under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The Government has an obligation to protect the Commonwealth Heritage Value of a property as part of any sale. Alternative heritage management options will also be considered.

There is a Commonwealth Heritage Listing for one building on this site for the Artillery Orderly Room/Drill Hall.

The historical artillery collection on site is used on special occasions, such as ANZAC Day. There is no public access to this site.

Options will be explored with future owners to manage heritage obligations as a condition of sale.

Where feasible, museums and collections will be retained and preserved on-site. The Government will also explore partnerships with heritage organisations and trusts to support heritage protection strategies.

Community engagement will inform decisions on preserving and enhancing heritage presentation and public access.

Factsheet

St Kilda Training Depot estate audit factsheet (PDF, 137.01 KB)