COUNCIL NOW OWN A FERRY - The Amount Paid Is Going To Shock Ratepayers With Some Councillors Saying It's Exorbitant BUT With No Ferry Over The River July 1st, Was There Any Other Way Out?

<p>'Exorbitant', 'Inflated Price', just some of the descriptions given by Douglas Shire Councillors today about the price paid by Council for the Daintree Ferry. But did they really have a choice in voting for the purchase? With no ferry from the 1st of July hanging over their heads they were a 'Hiding To Nothing'. Now the Ratepayers of the Shire will foot the bill.  FAB FM's Paul Makin was at the crucial meeting and speaks with 3 key players.  <a href='https://douglas.qld.gov.au/council-to-purchase-daintree-ferry/'>https://douglas.qld.gov.au/council-to-purchase-daintree-ferry/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>