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Hartcher welcomes ferry resumption

 

Gosford MP Mr Chris Hartcher has welcomed the news that Saratoga to Davistown ferry would resume services on October 1.

Mr Hartcher said it had been a long hard battle to get the service up and running again and the people of Davistown would welcome its return.

"Since the initial public meeting held in October 2001, which 400 people attended at the Davistown RSL club, the demand for the return of the service has grown," he said.

"I was very disappointed, as were many local residents, when negotiations stalled in March this year and it looked like the ferry service was doomed."

Mr Hartcher said he was delighted that his representations to the State Government to restore the service had finally paid off.

He said he understood that the new service would be extended to Wagstaffe.

"I congratulate Palm Beach Ferries and I have no doubt that the service will be a huge success."

Media release, June 14