Port Augusta locals can look forward to fun in the water at the Eastern Foreshore with the construction of a new swimming pontoon to start soon.

Port Augusta locals can look forward to fun in the water at the Eastern Foreshore with the construction of a new swimming pontoon to start soon.

The South Australian Government is providing $1 million in funding for construction of the pontoon, which will be constructed to the western side of the new Joy Baluch AM Bridge, to replace the old T-Jetty.

Concept images of the eagerly awaited jetty and floating pontoon have been released by the State Government today.

Work on the site commenced on 8 February 2023.

The former T-jetty was demolished in 2019, following an investigation that found that the timber piles of the 1881-built structure were severely deteriorated and could not be repaired.

The new swimming pontoon will feature a 35-metre jetty, then a 20-metre gangway to the 22-metre floating platform. Four ladders will allow easy access to and from the water.

Construction of the swimming pontoon is expected to be complete in April 2023.

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