It’s full steam ahead for Thames-Coromandel’s Kōpū Marine Servicing and Business Precinct which, once complete, could provide around 100 jobs.
With the marine work finished, contractors were now focused on the services, pavement, and accessways to the facility, Thames-Coromandel District Council said in a statement released recently.
Electrical installation has commenced; a base course has been placed on King St to form a road suitable for boaties to access the existing boat ramp; new kerbs have been poured; footpath preparation is underway; and the installation of the culverts at the Quay St entrance has begun.
When it’s finished, the facility will consist of an 80m-long commercial wharf and floating pontoon enabling in-water marine servicing and vessel loading; an expanded, unsealed haul-out; an upgraded, concrete reinforced slipway; and a public boat ramp and car park.
“We’re looking forward to opening it to the public in May,” council said. “We’ll be publicising the opening date as soon as it’s confirmed.”
During the culvert construction works in March, all traffic, including boat ramp trailers, will be diverted via the King St entrance to provide access to the existing boat ramp.
DETAILS: More info on the project can be found at www.tcdc.govt.nz.
