[1][2] Since the flooding of the mining pits, the area around the lake has been subject to land reclamation, and there now exist beaches and docks.

As of June 2011, the beaches previously closed due to low water have been excavated and a new swimming area and boat landing are in the works.

[citation needed] There are many sunken attractions for scuba divers to explore near the boat landings and the beach.

[2] A map can be found outside the changing house, and the sites are typically marked with white buoys from late spring to October.

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