THE flushing pump has been turned on to send water from Little Lake Boort into the the Number 3 Channel.
Little Lake Boort committee member Paul Haw said the  extra channel water could be used by irrigators. 
“In a small way this helps the farmers overcome the severe water rationing they have been dealing with for many weeks,” he said.
“It is expected to deliver 300Ml at the rate of 13Ml a day to irrigators. 
“This should not have much of an effect to tourism as it is now becoming too cold to water ski and with the lowering of the lake bird numbers increase significantly.
“Returning water to the channel prevents the water in Little Lake Boort becoming too salty, at the moment the level is around 600Ec’s. The 300Ml will be replaced at the beginning of the Irrigation season when it is unlikely to have restrictions.”
Mr Haw said lowering the lake also allowed  the Little Lake committee to carry out maintenance. “This year’s projects are erosion prevention in Lake View Street and Lakeside Drive,” he said.