The state government has awarded a $66 million contract to the WA-owned and operated Echo Marine Group for the construction of five new, fully electric ferries.

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Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti confirmed to Perth Today host Simon Beaumont that the vessels will feature toilets and a 140-person capacity.

“We’re targeting to see our first ferry in 2027 but initially it will start servicing the existing route,” she said.

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