Birdon wins 20-year Daintree River ferry contract
Birdon has signed a 20-year contract with Douglas Shire Council to design, build, operate and maintain a new four-lane ferry for the Daintree River crossing. The new 49-metre by 16-metre vessel will carry 36 vehicles and is due to enter service at the end of 2027, after Birdon takes over the current ferry operation on 1 July 2026.