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Eastside Pontoon

Artist impression of the pontoon looking from the beach towards the end of the pontoon
Artist impression of the pontoon with labels showing the following information: 35 metre jetty; 20 metre gangway; 22 metre pontoon; The pontoon has been designed to float and adjust to high and low water conditions; The entire structure, once completed, will stretch 77 metres from the shoreline, featureing a fixed jetty and gangway, and floating pontoon; The pontoon will feature four ladder access points into the water.
Artist impression of the pontoon from the water looking back to the shore
Artist impression of the pontoon looking from the beach towards the end of the pontoon
Artist impression of the pontoon with labels showing the following information: 35 metre jetty; 20 metre gangway; 22 metre pontoon; The pontoon has been designed to float and adjust to high and low water conditions; The entire structure, once completed, will stretch 77 metres from the shoreline, featureing a fixed jetty and gangway, and floating pontoon; The pontoon will feature four ladder access points into the water.
Artist impression of the pontoon from the water looking back to the shore

Pontoon Construction

Port Augusta locals can look forward to a new swimming pontoon on the Eastside Foreshore, with construction commencing soon.

In August 2021, the State Government announced $1 million in funding for a swimming pontoon to be built in Port Augusta.

Following consultation with Port Augusta City Council on location and design, the PW2PA Alliance will deliver a new swimming pontoon on the western side of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge.

During information sessions held in late 2022, the community was invited to provide feedback regarding the colour of the structure. As a result, the swimming pontoon will be constructed using a combination of black and grey (see image above).

The swimming pontoon is scheduled to open in mid 2024, weather permitting.

Map of Carpenter's Landing Boat Ramp showing that the northern ramp will be closed during construction. Map shows lines indicating how the flow of traffic should access the southern ramp.

Carpenter's Landing Boat Ramp Restrictions

Construction of a new swimming pontoon on the eastside Foreshore will be starting soon.

The Carpenter’s Landing boat ramp will be used intermittently from Friday 10 May 2024 to late June 2024 to transport materials across the water to the construction site. Access to one side of the boat ramp will be restricted during this time.

The swimming pontoon is scheduled to open in mid 2024, weather permitting.

We appreciate your co-operation and patience while these important works are undertaken.

To find out more, please visit the PW2PA website.

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