This was meant to be the day the large Manly ferries were out of action on Sydney Harbour for six weeks, but instead, the Freshwater-class vessels will be on the water in greater numbers.

The Narrabeen will be back in action on the Circular Quay-Manly route from Monday, returning into service after a life-enhancing refurbishment including a full engine rebuild, and before what is expected to be a record summer for ferry patronage. Along with hull repairs and the installation of modern control systems and CCTV upgrades, the Narrabeen boasts refreshed areas for up to 900 passengers.

Transport Minister John Graham said the ferries were not only loved by Sydneysiders, but a trip to Manly and back “on one of them is part of so many Sydney holiday bucket lists for visitors to our city”.

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