A sailing program for people with disabilities has warned it will have to shut down if the Cook Government’s proposed Matilda Bay ferry terminal goes ahead.

The warning came outside State Parliament on Thursday as the Government progresses with early plans to build a ferry terminal at Matilda Bay as part of an expanded Swan River service.

The opposition to the ferry terminal was brought to parliament by Nedlands MP Jonathan Huston who has been a vocal critic of the proposal.

Following the discussion in parliament, around 50 Matilda Bay water users including Sailability — a program allowing people with disabilities to sail boats on the Swan River — gathered to express their concern.

Sailability WA vice president Graham White gave an emotional warning of the future of the program he foun

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