The pier at Whitebridge Spinney will allow environmentalists to observe the pond and its inhabitants.
The pond is part of the Laverstock Water Meadows and is home to a variety of amphibians, plants and insects.
The pier is a popular spot for schools and groups to conduct environmental studies.
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The council decided to replace the timber with a composite material (Image: Laverstock & Ford Parish Council) Joe Elder, operations manager for Laverstock & Ford Parish Council, said: “The previous wooden structure was showing signs of rot in the structural timbers and it was deemed as unsafe.
“A resolution was made by Laverstock & Ford Parish Council to replace the timber with a composite material.
“Following an environmental assessment to establish if water voles were present, the green light was given for work to proceed.
“A team from AD (Southern) Ltd. worked in difficult conditions and high water levels to complete the work before the holiday season.
“The benefit of completing the pier now is that the vegetation will recover for the spring when the pond will fill, and new life will flourish.”
The pier is now open to the public.