The 1st Australian Salvage Depot camp was located on the southern side of Lloyd Street, not far from the current entrance to Gallipoli Barracks. It occupied the south-western corner at the intersection of Lloyd and Wardell Streets. The current site is now owned by the Defence Housing Authority. The camp contained barracks, tented areas, and mess and recreation facilities. The task of the salvage units was to recycle, re-use and re-condition equipment for the war effort.