2009-04-26
21:51:59
(Liberal M-L-A Eugene McGinley – photo courtesy CNB)
Residents in the Belleisle and Gagetown areas have been successful in reversing a government decision to tie up their ferries on a permanent basis in a cost cutting measure.
Grand Lake-Gagetown Liberal M-L-A Eugene McGinley tells CHSJ News an agreement has been reached between the province and residents to keep the ferries floating beyond an April 30th deadline.
More details on the agreement including tolls will be announced within a day or two — but — McGinley says it will involve setting up a non-profit group to operate the ferries.
However — the government M-L-A says the seasonal Hampstead ferry won’t be plying the river waters as previously announced.
