This $18 million enhancement was more than just the deepening of the western section of the lake (the lower pond).
In addition to deepening most of the lower pond to 5.5 metres (18feet) other significant changes were done.

• a temporary dam was also be built near the Wascana Country Club
• a deep water refuge east of Spruce Island,7.5 metres
• filling in of the corners of the lake at both ends of the Albert Memorial Bridge
• a new path way with a small foot/bike bridge (east of Albert Memorial Bridge) joining the north and south shores to reduce pedestrian/ bike congestion along Albert Street
  Unfortunately this new construction required the removal of the trees along the north shore of the bridge
• aeration near Albert Street
• a fountain located near the north shore, in line with the front of the legislative building
• a small waterfall cascading off the old Broad Street Bridge abutment
  the abutment turned into Pine Island, accessible via a foot bridge.
  In addition to the waterfall, the new island will also serve as a judges platform for racing. Have a small dock on the west side. As well as pathway and benches.
  The channel will be cut near the Surveyors Monument. The resulting channel will also serve as a feeder route for competitors waiting to race, with a staging area dug out of the mainland just north the parking lot.
• Willow Island and Spruce Island will be made a little bigger.
  Willow will expand on the westnorth side. Spruce on the north.
  A signifant shape change.
• the construction of a bike path under the current Broad Street Bridge connecting to the current pathway.