The Burns Point Ferry will be taken to a dry dock slipyard for major maintenance works from Friday 21 October to Monday 14 November 2022.
The last ferry will run 11am Friday 21 October 2022 and is scheduled to recommence 5.30am Monday 14 November 2022.
The ferry crossing will be closed for the duration of this work. Road users are advised to use the alternate route of the Pacific Highway and River Drive, Wardell.
The slip dates are prearranged to coincide with suitable tides around the Wardell and Woodburn bridges but are also dependent on safe and navigable weather conditions.
The ferry will undergo structural and safety upgrades, with the vessel blasted and repainted.
The ferry’s return to service in Ballina will depend on its progression through the works program and the weather conditions in mid-November.
If the ferry cannot return to service on Monday 14 November, Council will notify road users via local media, social media, onsite signage and at ballina.nsw.gov.au
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