The pontoon - which includes a wheelchair access platform - is being installed at the eastern end of Baillie Street next to the Wimmera River helipad area.

Residents in the area have been advised that contractors will work between 7.30am and 5pm, with the likelihood of additional noise and heavy vehicle movement in and around the site.

The helipad and surrounding car park will not be affected during the works - due to be completed by June 22 - but pedestrian and cyclist access will be restricted.

The new pontoon will provide safe and easy access to the water and support outdoor education programs.

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Horsham Rural City Council communities and place director Kevin O'Brien said the site was identified after consultation with existing and potential user groups.

He said the location provided a quiet spot to enter the water and it had a large lagoon of calm water in the area.

Mr O'Brien said parking was available in the area and it was Horsham schools' preferred location.

He said that the project was the first stage of developments planned for the eastern section of the Wimmera River.

"The accessible water craft pontoon encourages people of different ages, skills and abilities to enter the water, and to participate in water craft activity," he said.

"The pontoon will incorporate a wheelchair access platform, allowing a person easy and stable access to their water craft.

"It will be able to accommodate approximately 10 people, meaning carers, companions and multiple users can access the pontoon at the same time."

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Council and Wimmera Catchment Management Authority have both contributed $30,000, and the federal government $20,000.

Landscaping of the area will be completed as part of the project, including the construction of a pathway from the helipad to the pontoon.

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