Council will underwrite barge services into the Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds and from French Pass to d’Urville Island, to assist residents impacted by the recent rain event.
Marlborough Mayor, John Leggett, says it will be some time before road access in affected areas is restored so subsidising this service is one way we can help those who are currently cut off.
The subsidy will run in partnership with Johnsons’ Barge Service Limited in Havelock, Kenny Barging in Picton and d’Urville Crossings at French Pass.
“Locals and businesses are encouraged to work together with available transport services to make the trips as efficient and economic as possible,” Mayor Leggett said.
For further information visit the Johnson’s Barge Service Ltd Facebook page: www.facebook.com/johnsonsbargeserviceltd, the Kenny Barge Picton Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kennybarging or the d’Urville Crossing website: https://durvillecrossings.co.nz/