It might not have brought back the birdman rally - yet - but the National Capital Authority seems to be certainly hitting its stride in its efforts to attract people to Lake Burley Griffin, to really use and enjoy it.
In planning jargon, it's all about "activating" the lake. In plain English, it's about bringing life to the Canberra landmark, getting people to use it in different ways at various times of the day or year, without undermining its Commonwealth Heritage listing or comprising its place in that magical vista from the War Memorial to Parliament House.
