Gagetown Ferry

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The Gagetown Ferry is a cable ferry in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The ferry crosses the Saint John River, linking Arcadia on the west bank with Lower Jemseg on the east bank. [1]

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The crossing is 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) in length, taking less than 5 minutes, and is free of tolls. The ferry carries up to 12 cars at a time, and operates during day times hours on a seasonal schedule. It is operated by the New Brunswick Department of Transportation. [1] [2]

In February, 2016, the ferry service had been eliminated as part of a cost-saving measure put in place by the government. The decision created controversy and residents and users organized to pressure the government to maintain the ferry service. [3]

In August 2019, the new Progressive Conservative government announced the return of the ferry, using the old Belleisle Bay Ferry which is currently being retrofitted for use at Arcadia. [4]

As of July 1, 2020, ferry service has been restored between Arcadia and Jemseg with ferry F85., [5] the former Belleisle Bay ferry.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ferries". New Brunswick Department of Transportation. Archived from the original on 2008-11-15. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Gagetown Ferry". Tourism New Brunswick. Retrieved 2008-11-17.[ dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Budget 2016 - 2017". Government of New Brunswick. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  4. ↑ Chilibeck, John (August 2, 2019). "Ferry to return after four-year wait". Telegraph Journal. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Gagetown ferry service to return". Government of New Brunswick. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-20.


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