Ferry outage: 11 August 2014

The ferry will be out of service for three hours on Monday 11 August 2014 to allow the drive chain to be comprehensively inspected and assessed. The chain has been inspected periodically, but this more detailed inspection is to assess the first year’s wear and tear, as the chain has been in place for 12 months.

It is expected that the ferry will be out of service between 11.00am and 1.00pm.

Additional inspections may be needed on Tuesday and Wednesday, depending on Monday's findings. If required, these inspections will close the ferry between 10.00am and 12.00pm.

The water taxi will be operating during any outages. The vacant land on the corner of The Esplanade and Victoria Street is unavailable for car parking, as it is being used to store items used in the upgrade to the Paynesville foreshore and The Esplanade.

For further information, contact the Shire’s Ashley Higman on 5153 9500.

Note: The ferry's biennial service is scheduled for 6 - 20 October.