The lake was officially opened on Saturday 24th April 1982 at a weekend long event that attracted 7000 spectators with the rowing course hosting a regatta attended by 188 crews and representing 80 South Island rowing clubs.
The lake was officially opened on Saturday 24th April 1982 at a weekend long event. This weekend long event attracted 7000 spectators with the rowing course. This weekend long event was hosting a regatta attended by 188 crews. This weekend long event was representing 80 South Island rowing clubs.