Local Government Association President Mayor Joy Baluch said financing of the schemes was aided by a $A20 million injection from the Commonwealth Government.
“The 29 participating councils should be congratulated for their contributions to the upgrade of existing, outdated schemes which will address a number of social and environmental issues. Particularly, these schemes will reduce community reliance on the dreadfully ill Murray River system,” Ms Baluch said.
At present, seven of the 56 upgraded schemes have reached practical completion, seven more are 50 per cent completed and the others are at various stages of development.