Sea Level Tide Gauge
Infrastructure0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 1,015 × Sea Level Tide Gauge
📋 Description
Permanent sea level monitoring station
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $95,000 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 1,015 units
- Total Alternative Value: $96,425,000 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could install 1,015 tide gauges along Australian coastline
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/projects/ntc/ntc.shtml
- Senate Reference: Senate Estimates 2024 - Environment and Communications
- Calculation Notes: Includes installation, calibration, and 5-year maintenance
- Last Verified: 8 November 2024