TSFAT AIR CHAIR PROJECT is a transport operation being developed for the city of Tzfat for use primarily for tourist sight-seeing and also for local residents for inner city transportation with stops from the Central Bus Station to the Ari Mikva.
A chairlift is a type of aerial lift,which consists of a constantly moving loop of steel cable strung between two end terminals and generally over intermediate towers. Chairlifts are ubiquitous at ski areas and can also be found at amusement parks and various tourist attractions.
Many different styles of ChairsLifts exist and today the technological availabilities are greater than ever. But generally they come under the same definition being; chairs and in our case enclosed cubicles with large openable windows hich can seat eight people connected above to a moving cable with a one-piece grip, which does not require any special springs or clamps. These grips allow chairs to be taken on and off the cable with minimal hassle.
The cubicle lifts will be completely enclosed with temperature control which keeps the passengers comfortable in both hot and cold weather. The lifts are powered by an electric engine, with a diesel engine for backup in case of a blackouts (which are fairly common in ski resorts located in remote areas)
The quote has been prepared by the Israel rep for Doppelmayr and initial estimates top $US 8,000,000. The four stations will each need a station coordinator on duty at all times of operation, there focus is on loading and disembarking which is an automated procedure. All entrance passes are bought through vending machines leaving the attendants to strictly operate boarding and disembarking. A Chief engineer is one of two full time employees managing two technical assistants and supervising operations. All together the team consistes of about approximately eight full time and ten part time employees conducting the day to day operation that are managed, supervised and secured through closed circuit live video of every phase of the entire Unit. Including payroll and other taxes, estimates for payroll are $US 300,000 anum.
About the Manufacturer/Construction Company…
Doppelmayr is a family-owned company based in Wolfurt, Vorarlberg, Austria. Their main product are aerial lifts of which they are the market leader.
In order to attain the greatest chance for success, the Tsfat Air Chair Project is being developed as a co-venture with the State of Israel matching funds that are brought in by a private foreign investor. The project is in line with some high level sponsors and Key Players that subsidize and guarantee expenses of the development itself. These contacts help to showcase the project in the best possible light. Potential sponsors include The Electric Company, Bezeq, Various Real Estate Magnates, Legal Counsel, A top Accounting and PR Firms.
The General Manager also handles all human resources, including hiring the part time employees and conducting essential on the job training that is involved. Part time staff includes two technical assistants, and six station coordinators, The ten part time workers are assistant conductors working from 10 to 20 hours per week. All technical operations work to keep all systems on line by engaging all employees and publics travelers with constant live video surveilance communications providing a significant on the job presence.
Cost for a ride is subjective and is estimated to cost approximately 18 NIS for a one ride pass and 30 NIS for a round trip. Weekly and Monthly passes will be made available to the local community with preferred rates for students, soldiers and the need based limmited to off peak hours.