Council is calling on the NSW Government to urgently fund local infrastructure, critical road upgrades, new schools and sporting fields.We need 20,000 signatures for the petition to be debated in Parliament - we currently have just over 17,500 signatures.
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Sign our petition with the Parliament of NSW for funding of the essential infrastructure needed for our growing Shire!We need 20,000 signatures for the petition to be debated in Parliament - we currently have over 17,500 signatures! Signed already? Spread to your family and friends - it's open to all NSW residents of all ages.
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Lower Portland Ferry crosses the Hawkesbury River at its confluence with the Colo River at Lower Portland.
TfNSW is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ferry as of September 2024.
The Hills Shire Council and Hawkesbury City Council have negotiated a new contract for the operation of the Lower Portland Ferry.
The new operating hours of the ferry are 6am to 10pm, seven days per week, with daily closures to occur from 10am to 10.30am and 6.30pm to 7pm due to staffing industrial and award conditions.
The ferry will cease operating between the hours of 9 am to 11 am on the first Wednesday of every month for essential maintenance.
The Lower Portland Ferry will be taken out of service when the river height reaches 3 metres (and rising) at Windsor, however this is subject to other variables such as tides, debris loads and inflows from the Colo River.
During significant rainfall and river events users should plan ahead and make alternative arrangements taking into account the potential for the ferry to be out of service. Alternate road access exists and extra travel time should be factored into your planned journey.
762 River Road, Lower Portland 2756 View Map
762 River Road , Lower Portland 2756
Due to staffing industrial and award conditions short ferry closures will be taken daily between 10am - 10.30am and between 6.30pm - 7pm.