Ferry is done, for now

Locals will have missed seeing the sleek Port Phillip Ferries craft slipping in and out of Docklands since October 14.

The craft is undergoing maintenance and it is not known when it will resume commuter duties between here and Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula.

The company said in a statement that its trial period was over.  While sources are privately saying it will be back, its language in its statement is ambiguous.

“During this maintenance period further announcements will be made on the recommencement of the service,” it said.

“We wish to thank our loyal commuters and day-trippers who have strongly supported our service, as well as community partners for their support over the trial period.”