# Floating pump pontoons, irrigation intakes and water management platforms > Floating pump pontoons, irrigation intakes, aerator and monitoring platforms on Pontoonz pods. Sized to the load. Made in NZ, shipped to Australia and the Pacific. Source: https://www.pontoonzboats.com/pump-pontoons/ Pump supports that rise and fall with the water, intake platforms for irrigation and dams, aerator and monitoring pontoons for treatment ponds. Sized to the load, built on Pontoonz pods. - Made in New Zealand - 5,000+ pods sold - Marine-grade polyethylene - 15+ year product life - Est. 2003 ## Size it to the pump, then add a margin Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed. Add up the pump, the frame, the pipework and the people who service it, then size the platform so it sits at about half immersion. **Worked example:** a 26-pod platform carries a 6-tonne pump. Bigger and smaller pumps are sized the same way, and every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before we quote. ## Pump supports for dams, rivers, ponds and pits ### Irrigation intakes for dams and rivers Floating intakes and pump supports that rise and fall with the water level, so the intake stays at the right depth through the season. [Farming & irrigation](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/farming-irrigation/) ### Mining and quarry dewatering Dewatering pump pontoons and access platforms for pits, tailings ponds and settling ponds. [Mining & quarries](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/mining-quarries/) ## Aerator, monitoring and access pontoons for treatment ponds Aerator pontoons and water-quality monitoring pontoons are both built on Pontoonz pods. The platform carries the equipment and gives operators a stable deck to service it from. Floating solar arrays on treatment ponds, like the one Watercare operates at Rosedale in Auckland, also need safe access for cleaning, inspection and maintenance. Pods can carry service walkways and maintenance platforms for that kind of installation; talk to us about your site. ## How many pods does your pump platform need? Enter your deck size and the load it has to carry. We'll tell you how many pods, which type, and an indicative price. ## Pump barges, aerators and monitoring pontoons [Pump barge — Safety rails, rocky shore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Aerator pontoon — Treatment pond](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Water-quality monitoring pontoon — Instrument platform](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Pump platform — With lifting frame](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Pump barge — Settling pond](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) [Weed boom — Hydro penstock intake](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/) ## Spec sheets and capability statement Load ratings, materials and dimensions for every pod, plus a one-page company summary for your files. ## Questions about pump pontoons ### How much will a pump pontoon carry? Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed. A 26-pod platform carries a 6-tonne pump. ### How is the pump mounted? The pump sits on a timber or steel frame bolted to the pods through the moulded tie-off points. Send us the pump model and we'll recommend the layout. ### How is a floating pump pontoon anchored? With chains or ropes to anchors or shore points, set up so the platform rises and falls with the water. The right setup depends on depth, level change and flow. ### Are the pods UV and chemical resistant? The pods are UV-stabilised marine-grade polyethylene with a 15+ year life. Polyethylene resists most water-treatment chemicals; tell us what's in your pond and we'll confirm. ### What's the lead time? Rotomoulded pods are made to order in Auckland, typically a few weeks. Float Pods ship from stock. ## Built by real people. Proven on the water. **Original customer story** Published by Pontoonz **Richard** Pontoonz customer · Customer testimonial > Hear how Richard used the Pontoonz modular system and why the finished boat delivered practical value with very little maintenance. **Hear it directly from Richard** His experience building with the Pontoonz modular system. ### Why people choose Pontoonz **Richard** Customer review It's a lot of boat for the money, zero maintenance, quick to build. A true kitset. **Original 2003 build** Owner story The first cedar-clad Pontoonz houseboat was built on an 8.1 metre twin hull—and it is still afloat today. **SailGP marker fleet** Proven project Pontoonz pods have supported marker boats and buoys at SailGP regattas worldwide since 2018. **Tonga work barge** Pacific project An 8 metre Pontoonz work barge helped move horses off an island after the Tonga tsunami. ## Tell us about your pump platform Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port. [+64 (0)9 444 2000](tel:+6494442000) [+64 (0)27 555 2100](tel:+64275552100)Mobile, call or text SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003 > “It's a lot of boat for the money, zero maintenance, quick to build. A true kitset.” Richard, Pontoonz customer, Customer testimonial - Configuration recommended with every quote - Volume pricing and freight to your address - Trading since 2003 ## Other ways to use the same pods ### [Irrigation pontoons](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/farming-irrigation/) Farm dam intakes, pump supports and effluent pond aerators. [Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/farming-irrigation/) ### [Mine and quarry pump platforms](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/mining-quarries/) Dewatering pontoons and tailings pond access platforms. [Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/mining-quarries/) ### [Platforms for councils](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/councils-government/) Community swim rafts, stages and monitoring pontoons. Capability statement available. [Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/councils-government/) ## Contact Pontoonz - Phone: +64 (0)9 444 2000 - Mobile (call or text): +64 (0)27 555 2100 - Post: PO Box 695, Warkworth 0941, Auckland, New Zealand - Free quote: https://www.pontoonzboats.com/contact/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pontoonz/