Victor Harbor’s horse-drawn tram closed over safety concerns after causeway pylon snaps

One of Victor Harbor’s most popular tourist attractions, the horse-drawn tram to and from Granite Island, has been forced to close after a pylon that holds up the causeway snapped on Tuesday.

The damaged pylon has caused a clear dip in the causeway. Picture: SouthCoast Television

One of Victor Harbor’s most popular tourist attractions, the horse-drawn tram to and from Granite Island, has been forced to close after a pylon that holds up the causeway snapped on Tuesday.

Photos posted by the local TV station, SouthCoast Television, show a significant drop on the western side of the causeway.

Victor Harbor Council CEO Victoria MacKirdy said the wooden infrastructure was owned by the Department of Transport and needed “a significant overhaul”.

The horse-drawn tram is popular tourist attraction. Pic: Tricia Watkinson

She told ABC Radio Adelaide the department’s engineering experts were due today to examine the structure. But it would remain closed until it was safe to use.

“I believe it’s happened before, before my time here at Victor, but it’s certainly not good, not good in our peak season,” Ms MacKirdy said.

“It’s very disappointing. It’s a significant piece of infrastructure for our region. We want it to stay but we want it to stay in good condition.”