MORE than a dozen teenagers with placards demanding a ten-minute ferry service were at the town council's meeting on Thursday. They were supported by a number of other local residents, who filled the hall. David List, Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry general manager, addressed the council, before facing a barrage of questions from the councillors and public. Mr List explained that once the final ferry was in operation, there would be a three-ferry service during peak times, dropping to two at other periods in the day. Councillor Ray Skelly said: 'The people of Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula want three ferries all the time.' Mr List replied: 'The joint committee will review the service after one year. With three per cent growth in traffic each year, over the next ten years, we will still be able to cope with the planned service.' Councillor Eric Parkin said: 'I have had contact from a local estate agent, stating people are looking to move to other areas of Caradon, rather than Torpoint, because of the two-ferry service. I would like to see a three-ferry service for one year first to see what happens.' Mr List said: 'The two new ferries are already carrying more vehicles than the old three-ferry service did this time last year.' Councillor Parkin told the meeting that there is a petition at the library for people to support the three-ferry service. While the slipways are being upgraded, it will be necessary to go to a one-ferry service for 24-48 hours, when the contractors finish one slip and move onto the next. One ferry will have to be moved each time a slipway is completed. This is first likely to happen in about six weeks' time and a few days' notice will be given as to when there will only be one ferry.