![A pontoon on the Shoalhaven River is closed all users, following a recent fire. Picture by Jorja McDonnell A pontoon on the Shoalhaven River is closed all users, following a recent fire. Picture by Jorja McDonnell](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/165949827/de908680-8d81-4578-8821-12ed5849bfaa.JPG/r0_0_6000_4000_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
A floating pontoon on the Shoalhaven River has been cordoned off to the public.
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The closure follows a fire on the pontoon - on the southern river bank - earlier this month.
On the evening of September 10, Nowra firefighters were called to the public jetty, which sits off Wharf Rd.
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![The pontoon fire occurred on September 10, and is under investigation. Picture by Fire and Rescue NSW. The pontoon fire occurred on September 10, and is under investigation. Picture by Fire and Rescue NSW.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/165949827/6f0754cd-dd9e-401d-881c-4e9bbb0a2550.jpg/r0_0_1536_2048_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Engineers from Shoalhaven City Council have since inspected the pontoon, and determined the whole structure must be replaced.
In a statement, Shoalhaven City Council declared the pontoon will not be available to the public until further notice.
The statement also noted Police are investigating the fire;
The council is assisting with their investigation, and is appealing for members of the public to contact Crime Stoppers with any information, on: 1800 333 000.
![The burnt-out pontoon is on the southern bank of the Shoalhaven River, and would normally be accessed off Wharf Rd. Picture by Jorja McDonnell The burnt-out pontoon is on the southern bank of the Shoalhaven River, and would normally be accessed off Wharf Rd. Picture by Jorja McDonnell](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/165949827/c958b3a8-b949-43ab-82d4-6f711a32f5d0.JPG/r0_0_6000_4000_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
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