Cost Pros Cons Capital All Tide - does not rely on propeller driven mechanism that would May require two structures either end to anchor the limit motorised boat ferries to high tides. chain/cable - consenting may be required. $100-$300k Also may need small jetty and pontoon so that ferry does Excellent potential to provide an iconic tourist attraction e.g. not get stranded at high tide. Operational "Cooks Crossing Amphibious boat or similar could reduce or eliminate the $5k or less need for strcutures Can cope with high sediment in Purangi river (propeller driven May require operator to steer and slow down the boating motors can't and require higher maintenance costs. at the piers at either end depending on final design. Could be designed to operate without the need for a ferry Requires a custodian/Council to padlock at nights operator on board or concessions - Likely saving of $60k a year Low on-going maintenance costs compared to a motorised ferry - Flooding may cause damage. Pontoon and jetty heights ferry operation approx. $30k just for maintenance/fuel/oil need to accommodate appropriate flooding levels. (excludes staff related costs). Could be a free or gold coin donation service. Provides a continuous un-interrupted crossing - all year around Maritime safety and health and safety requirements - floats during daylight hours on roof/ life jackets - Limited visual impact on harbour and Purangi residents compared No recently built examples - one operational in Clutha, and with boardwalk structures many more overseas. Much lower consenting costs than large peers, boardwalks. No Unmanaged facility may be subject to vandalism or property requirements other than basic consultation of adjacent accidental damage. land owners Doesn't create any new jobs for the region Potentially safer than propeller ferry, less noise and better facilitates swimmers/users or Purangi and foreshore Possibly receive NZTA subsidy or funding from other sources e.g. Captain Cook 250 trust. Limited visual impact on harbour
Cost Capital $100-$300k Operational $5k or less Pros Cons All Tide - does not rely on propeller driven mechanism that would limit motorised boat ferries to high tides. Excellent potential to provide an iconic tourist attraction e.g. "Cooks Crossing May require two structures either end to anchor the chain/cable - consenting may be required. Also may need small jetty and pontoon so that ferry does not get stranded at high tide. Amphibious boat or similar could reduce or eliminate the need for strcutures Can cope with high sediment in Purangi river (propeller driven motors can't and require higher maintenance costs. May require operator to steer and slow down the boating at the piers at either end depending on final design. Could be designed to operate without the need for a ferry operator on board or concessions - Likely saving of $60k a year Requires a custodian/Council to padlock at nights Low on-going maintenance costs compared to a motorised ferry - ferry operation approx. $30k just for maintenance/fuel/oil (excludes staff related costs). Could be a free or gold coin donation service. Flooding may cause damage. Pontoon and jetty heights need to accommodate appropriate flooding levels. Provides a continuous un-interrupted crossing - all year around during daylight hours Maritime safety and health and safety requirements - floats on roof/ life jackets - Limited visual impact on harbour and Purangi residents compared with boardwalk structures No recently built examples - one operational in Clutha, and many more overseas. Much lower consenting costs than large peers, boardwalks. No property requirements other than basic consultation of adjacent land owners Unmanaged facility may be subject to vandalism or accidental damage. Potentially safer than propeller ferry, less noise and better facilitates swimmers/users or Purangi and foreshore Doesn't create any new jobs for the region Possibly receive NZTA subsidy or funding from other sources e.g. Captain Cook 250 trust. Limited visual impact on harbour