LITTLE Lake Boort is expected to be full by next week ahead of the popular summer visitor season.
Last week’s annual meeting of the lake committee was told water is flowing into the lake at through the channel system, the lake is expected quickly reach capacity and be kept full all summer.  
The committee has developed a works program for the next 12 months that includes more beaching along the tennis courts and further extending the retaining-built wall recently built at the caravan park
 During next winter, the lake will be lowered to help with on-going maintenance.
 Cr Neil Beattie was re-elected president of the Little Lake Boort committee.
He said: “That the amenity of Little Lake Boort was first class with numerous visitors and locals having a fabulous summer with very few weeds in the lake to deal with. 
“The weed boat has just been serviced and is on stand-by in case the aquatic plants dominate the water this summer,” Cr Beattie said.  
Committee members were pleased with the Loddon Shire garden program, recently installing an automated watering system, new lawns and trees planted at Myrnong Beach.
They said the works would prove another great asset for this summer. 
The shire was also praised for carrying out maintenance on Little Lake Boort Walking Track with most of the surface upgraded. 
Wendy James from the Boort Lakes Holiday Park said: “This summer, bookings are extremely high and we are looking forward to a wonderful summer for locals and visitors”.
Rod Stringer from the Boort Angling Club said people were already catching fish, especially redfin, silver perch and the odd carp.  “We expect good fishing all summer including the surrounding wetlands,” Mr Stringer said.
A suggestion was presented to the committee that supported the idea of a bird hide being constructed at Myrnong Beach overlooking the reed area.
The committee is looking into installing more shade and shelter to compliment the shire’s works in this area as it is receiving more visitors.  
It is expected that the town’s population will double over summer, but there will still be room for people if they want to come and have a picnic on the well manicured lawns while enjoying the lake. 
Little Lake Boort is one of the most important assets for the community and possibly the Loddon Shire.
“It is estimated to boost Boort’s economy by $3million a year, according to committee member Paul Haw.