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Saltmere Harbour Ward · Public notice board · Notice 7 · Ref. HW-0412

Ferry punctuality reached 97.4% this spring

The Saltmere to Gull Point ferry ran on time for 97.4% of its 1,218 scheduled crossings between 1 March and 31 May.

This is the best spring on record. The figures were confirmed by an independent review.

Residents who want to read the full review can ask at the ward office during opening hours.

Crossings cancelled because of weather are not counted as scheduled crossings. Posted by the Ward Office. Last edited 9 June.

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