Corop’s new tram attraction sparks excitement

By Lua Ikenasio

Oct 21, 2024

The new trams are located in the same space as the Corop Sculpture Park and Corop artist Edie May’s studio.

Corop officially revealed an exciting town attraction currently in the works, in the form of four trams set to be repurposed.

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The official reveal, held from Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20, invited visitors to tour the trams and learn about what they will become.

One of two accommodation trams. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

The trams were brought to town by Corop Sculpture Park president Edie May, who will also take charge of restoring and renovating them.

Ms May said that the reveal had a hugely positive response from both locals and visitors who came to see the project.

“I think it was great, it all went really well, we had about 50 people come through which was really quite positive” she said.

“Wow was the biggest word we got throughout the whole weekend.

“We certainly found some like-minded people which is what the objective was.”

The party tram which people will be able to hire out in future. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

When the trams are complete, Corop will have new accommodation options in two of the trams and a party tram which can be hired for events.

In the fourth tram, the space will be dedicated to a new glass art studio.

The glass art studio will allow Ms May to further her newfound love of glass art while also offering workshops for those who want to learn or need a space to create.

Glass art window made by Edie May. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

People will also have the option to become members of the new tram project which will secure them some benefits in exchange for a small fee.

The tram project in one of many that Ms May is currently working on.

Edie May's current studio and her Rainbow in Captivity glass artwork. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

Visitors to see the trams will also be able to see the unique space which includes the Sculpture Park, a store selling art and trinkets and a children’s play area.