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Thomas-Henry asks about vision study timeline and existing Willets boats

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 1:26:47 · 1 min 54 sec

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.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

And how long do you anticipate that vision study to take?

James Wong

We're planning right now for this to be ready for next summer.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

To be completed?

James Wong

Yeah, by next summer.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Okay.

James Wong

By summer of 27.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

And currently now there are, I know in terms of access, you mentioned access is an issue.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

There are currently boats that leave Willits on a regular basis from the party boats.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

And when there are Mets games, they contract private vessels to bring attendees in and out.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Have you guys looked at that or?

James Wong

Yeah, we have.

James Wong

There is a, so I will note that this is managed by parks, so this is not an EDC site.

James Wong

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.

James Wong

I think it shows exactly what you're talking about.

James Wong

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.

James Wong

In terms of the existing infrastructure, it's pretty light.

James Wong

It's not accessible.

James Wong

It's not useful for people using wheelchairs, walkers.

James Wong

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.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

And being optimistic, now say once this study is completed next year and you find that there is an opportunity here, what would...

Shanel Thomas-Henry

A project of this size, how long would that take?

James Wong

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

James Wong

to get something built, but that's certainly following the decisions and funding availability and those commitments.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Okay, thank you.