Jack's Point ramp temporarily closed to the public
Jack's Point ramp, located at Patukirikiri Reserve in Coromandel Town has been closed temporarily due to safety concerns
around boat launching at the facility.
"The Coromandel Harbour and Boating Association let us know about concerns over people stepping off the end of the ramp
and getting stuck in mud and sediment which has built up," says Greg Hampton, Area Manager for Coromandel.
"A temporary barrier is being installed today which will stop anyone launching from Jacks Point ramp. Safety signage is
also being printed and will be put up as well," says Mr Hampton.
A report will go to the Coromandel-Colville Community Board's May meeting outlining the issues and options for
addressing those concerns," says Mr Hampton. This includes potentially dredging around the ramp as well as looking at
costs of extending the ramp."
For more information on other boat ramps in the district see our Boat Ramps page on our website.