Thomas-Henry asks about vision study timeline and existing Willets boats
Wong says the vision study is due summer 2027; existing party boats and Mets game vessels show demand; current infrastructure is not accessible; a ferry landing takes about three years.
And how long do you anticipate that vision study to take?
We're planning right now for this to be ready for next summer.
To be completed?
Yeah, by next summer.
Okay.
By summer of 27.
And currently now there are, I know in terms of access, you mentioned access is an issue.
There are currently boats that leave Willits on a regular basis from the party boats.
And when there are Mets games, they contract private vessels to bring attendees in and out.
Have you guys looked at that or?
Yeah, we have.
There is a, so I will note that this is managed by parks, so this is not an EDC site.
But as it relates to the vessels that are coming in for the Mets games, for example, we applaud and are excited to see that there is demand.
I think it shows exactly what you're talking about.
There is demand out there for these private services, and if that could help them drive towards building landings, we're excited to see that kind of enthusiasm.
In terms of the existing infrastructure, it's pretty light.
It's not accessible.
It's not useful for people using wheelchairs, walkers.
And so it's not in its current state anything that you can operate a regular ferry service from, but we know that some of the operators are able to get some services in and out of there.
And being optimistic, now say once this study is completed next year and you find that there is an opportunity here, what would...
A project of this size, how long would that take?
I mean, ferry landings in general, if all funding is in place and there's strong support and an ability to move, in general, through planning, environmental, and construction is usually about a three-year period
to get something built, but that's certainly following the decisions and funding availability and those commitments.
Okay, thank you.