'Everyone benefits from the ferry'

The momentum for the retention of the RiverCat ferry to Parramatta is building up following a recommendation to the NSW Government late last year that the service cease. Lord Mayor Paul Barber made sure the Minister for Transport, John Watkins, was aware of the clamour for its retention when he represent Premier Iemma, at the function, at Old Government House, on Australia. Day.

David Moore, manager, of the Port Bar Restaurant, at the Charles Street ferry wharf, said: “The government can’t take the ferry away. It’s the best form of transport between Sydney and Parramatta. I believe everyone benefits from the ferry”. He said three pages of signatures had been collected for the retention of the service.