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Operators sought for ferry service

 

The Davistown ferry is expected to resume service shortly, according to the Member for Gosford Mr Chris Hartcher.

"The Davistown ferry is an invaluable service, taking senior citizens to Woy Woy to shop and allowing residents easy access to the Peninsula.

"Thanks to the residents, 400 of whom turned out at a public meeting I held recently to look at ways the Service could be restored, the process is now well and truly underway," Mr Hartcher said.

"I am advised that expressions of interest for ferry operators will close on January 18.

"I was pleased to learn that already there has been a lot of interest by service providers.

"This is no doubt a recognition of the popularity and regular patronage the ferry service has always had in the local community."

Mr Hartcher said that the Department of Transport had indicated it expected the successful operator should be known shortly thereafter.

"I am hopeful the service will resume in as short a time as possible," Mr Hartcher said.

Press release, January 11