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title: "Pontoon Platforms for Councils & Government NZ & Australia | Pontoonz"
description: "Swim rafts, floating stages, aerator and monitoring pontoons for councils, DOC and government. Capability statement available. GETS and AusTender."
url: https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/councils-government/
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![Swimmer standing on the Cheltenham community swim raft](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/cheltenham-raft.CREjf2NW_yXgc9.jpg)

Councils & Government

# Pontoon platforms for councils, DOC and government

Community swim rafts, floating stages, aerator and monitoring pontoons, and an NZ Navy target platform. Materials, lifespan and safety stated plainly.

[Get a quote](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/contact/)[Call now +64 (0)27 555 2000](tel:+64275552000)

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003

Public Projects

## Platforms councils and agencies already use

[![Swimmer on the Cheltenham swim raft](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/cheltenham-raft.CREjf2NW_yXgc9.jpg)**Cheltenham swim raft**Community platform, Auckland](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Kids jumping off the Paihia swim raft](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/paihia-raft.D8mfCrdo_jsgW4.jpg)**Paihia community swim raft**5.7 x 3m](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Railed floating stage on pods](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/floating-stage.DqGe0nUS_Z1cmDIu.jpg)**Floating stage**5.7m railed platform](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Pump pontoon in a fenced treatment pond](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/pump-pond.ewXs2ms-_Z113PfB.jpg)**Aerator pontoon**Treatment pond](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Monitoring pontoon](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/aquaculture-platform.BnpRgVcI_2ifx2P.jpg)**Monitoring pontoon**Water-quality instruments](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)[![Boardwalk through wetland reeds](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/boardwalk-1.zXe-szv1_ljzD1.jpg)**Wetland boardwalk**Walk Pods, no piles](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/projects/)

Also supplied: a New Plymouth floating stage and an NZ Navy target platform.

Stated Plainly

## Materials, lifespan and safety

### Materials

Rotomoulded marine-grade UV-stabilised polyethylene, 5 to 7mm wall. Float Pods in HMW HDPE with 0.3% UV stabiliser.

### Lifespan

15+ year product life. Pods from 2003 are still in service. Annual water blast is the only maintenance.

### Safety

Non-slip decking, handrails and ladders as specified, with capacity calculated from published load ratings per pod.

Procurement

## Tenders, RFPs and capability statements

We respond to RFPs and tenders on GETS and AusTender and supply capability statements on request.

[Download capability statement](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/capability-statement/)[Request a quote](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/contact/)

![Paihia community swim raft with children jumping in](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/_astro/paihia-raft.D8mfCrdo_jsgW4.jpg)

Council FAQs

## Questions from councils and agencies

[All FAQs](https://www.pontoonz.co.nz/faqs/)

### Do you respond to tenders?

Yes. We respond to RFPs and tenders on GETS and AusTender and supply capability statements on request.

### How many people will a public swim raft hold?

Capacity is calculated from the pods: each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion. We state the rated capacity with every quote.

### What safety features are included?

Non-slip decking, handrails and ladders as specified for the site.

No-Obligation Quote

## Tell us what you need to float

Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port.

[+64 (0)27 555 2000](tel:+64275552000)[info@pontoonz.co.nz](mailto:info@pontoonz.co.nz)

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003

-   Configuration recommended with every quote
-   Volume pricing and freight to your address
-   Trading since 2003

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Pontoonz (Pontoon Marine Systems) · +64 (0)27 555 2000 · info@pontoonz.co.nz · PO Box 695, Warkworth 0941, Auckland, New Zealand