''It's just a really nice place to go and we wanted to put something back into the community.''

It has been over 12 months since the management committee expressed its desire to control the future of Green Hill Lake.

Once officially incorporated, committee members will aim to make Green Hill Lake a more attractive area for tourists.

Cr Allgood said management's vision was to realise the full potential of the lake and put Ararat on the map by encouraging tourists to stay in the area for longer.

''One of the first things we need to do once we become incorporated is to look at grants because there are a number of grants out there that I'm quite sure we will qualify for,'' Cr Allgood said.

''The members of the committee have this incredible opportunity now to work toward improvements and turn this area into a more attractive place for tourists and to make one of our dreams come true.''

Cr Allgood said the lake was an important part of Ararat and deserved to be maintained for the benefit of the community.

''The amount of people who walk to the lake and around the lake is incredible,'' she said.

''You cannot drive past the highway without seeing somebody there and you cannot come to the reserve without seeing someone sitting here, camping or reading a book.

''Already I am told that people from Ballarat are travelling to the lake so to me that proves how valuable the lake is to the future of Ararat and tourism.''

The committee's next step will be to contact the State Government to seek recreational water.

It will also look to decrease the surface area of the lake to benefit other areas.

''The Lake Bolac Pipeline is just across the way and almost joins the lake, Cr Allgood said.

''One of the thoughts of the Green Hill Lake Advisory Committee is that if we can make the surface smaller and get more water into the lake it will flush down to the Hopkins River.

''So we are not being selfish in saying we need all of the water for Ararat, we are thinking of other people that need it.

''If we get that recreation that will benefit the Hopkins River.''

With various improvements on the horizon the future of Green Hill Lake looks bright.

A number of young people have signed up to the committee and are dedicated to making things happen at the site.

Organisations have also demonstrated their support for the project.

Cr Allgood said she was thrilled with the way everything was working out.

''At the moment you've got every organisation around here involved,'' she said.

''It's a huge reserve and there are just so many positive steps that can be taken to make it something fantastic.

''The lake is certainly holding its own. It's not dry, it's nowhere near dry and that's one of the secrets to the lake.

''It won't dry up in a few weeks you just have to look at the water that's there now.''