There are hopes that the pontoon on the Robe Front Beach may yet return to the water this summer.
The structure had been a favourite with beachgoers for over 50 years but has been kept indefinitely on land by the District Council of Robe.
As with other seaside councils across South Australia with such water structures, Robe Council was required by its insurers to have daily inspections and meet other requirements.
The requirements would have tested the human and financial resources of the council.
However, some insurer requirements have been relaxed with the Robe Surf Life Saving Club willing to undertake the now-weekly inspections.
Before the pontoon returns to Guichen Bay, some maintenance work is required and some administrative requirements such as a Memorandum of Understanding must be signed.
