Hopes the State Environment Minister would step in to stop the contentious Matilda Bay ferry terminal from going ahead have been dashed. Matthew Swinbourn has dismissed objections to the State Government’s plan to build new jetties and terminals at Matilda Bay and Applecross as part of its expanded Metronet service. The clearing area is limited to two ‘envelopes’ at Matilda Bay and near the Raffles Hotel at Applecross. Camera Icon Matilda Bay ferry plan rally at State Parliament. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently considering a native title claim submitted by a local, unnamed Noongar woman, covering the waters of Matilda Bay, from near the Blue Boat House to near the Matilda Bay Reserve Boat Ramp.