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All Council facilities have returned to normal operating hours. Ballina Resource Recovery Centre is OPEN daily (8am to 4pm) - expect delays as high demand will mean longer wait times.
Published on 13 March 2025
The Burns Point Ferry will be back in service from 5.30am Friday 14 March, following a temporary closure due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Large vehicles, including quarry trucks, will not be permitted on the ferry until Monday 24 March 2025.
Over the coming week, the ferry may need to stop for short periods of time due to river conditions, including high flows and floating debris, such as trees.
Ballina Shire Council’s top priority is the safety of ferry passengers and staff. The ferry was taken offline on Tuesday 4 March due to the anticipated weather impacts, including severe winds and heavy rain. Now that upstream flooding conditions have eased, it is safe to resume ferry operations.
Council thanks the public for their patience and understanding during this emergency shut down period.
The ferry service operates daily between 5.30am and 12.30am except on Christmas Day.
For a schedule of monthly maintenance dates and ticketing information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/burns-point-ferry.
For live updates and closures visit livetraffic.com or contact Council’s Civil Services Team on 1300 864 444.