Recreational water users will reap the rewards of a new and improved lake experience now that Lake Fyans upgrades are complete.
Improvements to Lake Fyans and its facilities will ensure the lake will be enjoyed by locals and visitors for generations to come, as well as ensure dam safety regulations continue to be met.
While water levels were lowered to allow construction during Stage 1 of the project, GWMWater took the opportunity to undertake channel dredging works and construct a new three-lane concrete boat ramp at the southern marina. Repairs to the eastern boat ramp near the caravan park were also completed.
The completion of Stage 1 allowed GWMWater to bring the water levels up, which made both boat ramps usable again in time for the 2022/2023 summer period.
GWMWater Managing Director, Mark Williams, congratulated the team for successfully overcoming challenges that occurred during the Stage 1 works.
“Stage 1 posed many challenges including accessibility and supply chain issues. We congratulate the team for completing the works prior to the heavy wet weather towards the end of last year.”
Stage 2 of the upgrade works were completed earlier this year once weather allowed. These works involved new staircases, hand rails and landings, new grass, as well as an upgrade to the walking track along the north-west embankment.
Work along the embankment has also been completed to protect the lake against wave action from future storms and reduce flood risks.
“Lake Fyans is a strategic water supply that will become increasingly important in the context of the East Grampians Pipeline. These works will benefit the lake now and into the future,” said Mr Williams.
