The flow reduction at the Fairford River Water Control Structure started last week is being staged over the next couple of months.
It’s to accommodate rehabilitation work underway at the structure.
The staged operation is intended to reduce outflow to approximately 60 per cent of its full capacity.
The lake level is in the middle of the target operating range of 810.5 to 812.5 feet. The water level on Lake Manitoba will continue to decrease gradually due to the combination of lake outflows and evaporation losses.
This fall, Lake Manitoba inflows, outflows and precipitation conditions will continue to be monitored and evaluated. Adjustments will be made if necessary to ensure that the lake will be within the target operating range heading into the spring break up.
