does anybody know if and when they will restore power north of the cut and is the ferry been found and in use?

Power up north in the next couple of months hopefully. The ferry is back in operation but the road on the north side is impassable to all but bikes and foot traffic for now.

BEL is working on installing a generator behind the Essene Way to provide power for those businesses up north. Not sure how many places it will run to, but from Capricorn on up north may have power by the end of next week. Good news.